IPC · XVII — OF OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY

Section 456. Punishment for lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

456. Punishment for lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night . — Whoever commits lurking house-trespass by night, or house-breaking by night, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Source: India Code