Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

IPC 453BNS 331(1)

Punishment for house- trespass or house-breaking

BNS 331(1) full section — punishment, bail and court →

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Quick facts: IPC 453 is BNS 331(1)

Punishment: Imprisonment up to 2 years and fine
Bailable?: Non-bailable
Cognizable?: Cognizable
Tried by: Any Magistrate

For offences under the BNS (on or after 1 July 2024); older cases follow the IPC and CrPC. Source: First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023, and the wording of the section. Not legal advice.

What changed

IPC section is included as a sub-section.
"Lurking" is dropped from heading.

Drafting-ready

Under Section 331(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 453 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

Frequently asked

Is IPC 453 bailable or non-bailable?

Under BNS 331(1) it is non-bailable and cognizable, and is tried by Any Magistrate. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

What is the punishment for IPC 453 under BNS?

BNS 331(1): imprisonment up to 2 years and fine.

What is IPC 453 equivalent in BNS?

IPC Section 453 (Punishment for house- trespass or house-breaking) corresponds to Section 331(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).

What changed between IPC 453 and BNS 331(1)?

IPC section is included as a sub-section. "Lurking" is dropped from heading.

How do I cite BNS 331(1) in a pleading?

Under Section 331(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 453 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

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