Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

IPC 458BNS 331(6)

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

BNS 331(6) full section — punishment, bail and court →

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Quick facts: IPC 458 is BNS 331(6)

Punishment: Imprisonment up to 14 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

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(6) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 458 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

Frequently asked

Is IPC 458 bailable or non-bailable?

Under BNS 331(6) 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 458 under BNS?

BNS 331(6): imprisonment up to 14 years and fine.

What is IPC 458 equivalent in BNS?

IPC Section 458 (Lurking house-trespass or house- breaking by night after preparation for hurt, assault, or wrongful restraint) corresponds to Section 331(6) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).

What changed between IPC 458 and BNS 331(6)?

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(6) in a pleading?

Under Section 331(6) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 458 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

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