Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
XVII · Section 456

Punishment for lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night

Synced on 04 Jul 2026Text as per India Code

Whoever commits lurking house-trespass by night, or house-breaking by night, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Judgments on Section 456