IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 455 IPC

Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint

Offence

Whoever commits lurking house-trespass, or house-breaking, having made preparation for causing hurt to any person, or for assaulting any person, or for wrongfully restraining any person, or for putting any person in fear of hurt or of assault or of wrongful restraint,

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description or a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Punishment summary

  • See punishment clause in section text.
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FAQ — Section 455 IPC

Section 455 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description or a term which may extend to ten 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.