Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 459BNS 331(7)
Grievous hurt caused whilst committing lurking house-trespass or house-breaking
BNS 331(7) full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 459 is BNS 331(7)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for life, or imprisonment up to 10 years and fine
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable
- Tried by
- Court of Session
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.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 331(7) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 459 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 459 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 331(7) it is non-bailable and cognizable, and is tried by Court of Session. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 459 under BNS?
BNS 331(7): imprisonment for life, or imprisonment up to 10 years and fine.
What is IPC 459 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 459 (Grievous hurt caused whilst committing lurking house-trespass or house-breaking) corresponds to Section 331(7) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 459 and BNS 331(7)?
IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading.
How do I cite BNS 331(7) in a pleading?
Under Section 331(7) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 459 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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- IPC 456 → BNS 331(2) — Punishment for lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night
- IPC 454 → BNS 331(3) — Lurking house-trespass or house- breaking in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment
- IPC 457 → BNS 331(4) — Lurking house-trespass or house- breaking by night in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment
- IPC 455 → BNS 331(5) — Lurking house-trespass or house- breaking after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint
- IPC 458 → BNS 331(6) — Lurking house-trespass or house- breaking by night after preparation for hurt, assault, or wrongful restraint
- IPC 460 → BNS 331(8) — All persons jointly concerned in lurking house-trespass or house- breaking by night punishable where death or grievous hurt caused by one of them
- IPC 449 → BNS 332(a) — House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with death
- IPC 450 → BNS 332(b) — House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment for life
- IPC 451 → BNS 332(c) — House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment
- IPC 452 → BNS 333 — House-trespass after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint
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