Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
XVII · Section 459

Grievous hurt caused whilst committing lurking house-trespass or house-breaking

Synced on 04 Jul 2026Text as per India Code

Whoever, whilst committing lurking house-trespass or house-breaking, causes grievous hurt to any person or attempts to cause death or grievous hurt to any person, shall be punished with 1[imprisonment for life], or imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Judgments on Section 459