IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 454 IPC

Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment

Offence

Whoever commits lurking house-trespass or house-breaking, in order to the committing of any offence punishable with imprisonment,

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine;

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: three years.
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FAQ — Section 454 IPC

Section 454 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine;

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.