(2) Whoever commits lurking house-trespass or house-breaking after sunset and before sunrise, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.
IPC Section 456 in BNS: Section 331(2)
Punishment for lurking house-trespass or house- breaking by night
Section 456 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Punishment for lurking house-trespass or house- breaking by night) corresponds to Section 331(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 331(2) is cognizable, non-bailable, triable by Any Magistrate; punishment: Imprisonment for 3 years and fine.
Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 331(2) | Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night. | Imprisonment for 3 years and fine. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
The BNS applies to offences committed on or after 1 July 2024. Offences committed earlier are charged and tried under the IPC.
Text of BNS Section 331(2)
Full BNS Section 331 and every IPC section it replaced →
Other IPC sections now in BNS 331
- IPC 453: Punishment for lurking house-trespass or house- breaking → BNS 331
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