Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

IPC 456BNS 331(2)

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

BNS 331(2) full section — punishment, bail and court →

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Quick facts: IPC 456 is BNS 331(2)

Punishment: Imprisonment up to 3 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 in BNS sans heading.
"by night' is replaced by after "sunset and before sunrise".

Drafting-ready

Under Section 331(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 456 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

Frequently asked

Is IPC 456 bailable or non-bailable?

Under BNS 331(2) 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 456 under BNS?

BNS 331(2): imprisonment up to 3 years and fine.

What is IPC 456 equivalent in BNS?

IPC Section 456 (Punishment for lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night) corresponds to Section 331(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).

What changed between IPC 456 and BNS 331(2)?

IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading. "by night' is replaced by after "sunset and before sunrise".

How do I cite BNS 331(2) in a pleading?

Under Section 331(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 456 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

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