IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 457 IPC

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

Offence

Whoever commits lurking house-trespass by night, or house-breaking by night 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 five years, and shall also be liable to fine;

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: five years.
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FAQ — Section 457 IPC

Section 457 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night 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 five 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.

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