Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

IPC 455BNS 331(5)

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

BNS 331(5) full section — punishment, bail and court →

Canonical: https://www.vakilpedia.com/ipc-455-to-bns

Quick facts: IPC 455 is BNS 331(5)

Punishment: Imprisonment of either description or a term which may extend to ten years and fine
Bailable?: Non-bailable
Cognizable?: Cognizable
Tried by: Magistrate of the first class

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

Section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading.

Drafting-ready

Under Section 331(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 455 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

Frequently asked

Is IPC 455 bailable or non-bailable?

Under BNS 331(5) it is non-bailable and cognizable, and is tried by Magistrate of the first class. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

What is the punishment for IPC 455 under BNS?

BNS 331(5): imprisonment of either description or a term which may extend to ten years and fine.

What is IPC 455 equivalent in BNS?

IPC Section 455 (Lurking house-trespass or house- breaking after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint) corresponds to Section 331(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).

What changed between IPC 455 and BNS 331(5)?

Section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading.

How do I cite BNS 331(5) in a pleading?

Under Section 331(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 455 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

Need another section? The full converter covers IPC to BNS, CrPC to BNSS and IEA to BSA.

Open the converter

Read the full text on BareLex, free: BNS 331 · IPC 455

Nearby IPC sections

See all 507 IPC → BNS sections