IPC · XVII — OF OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY

Section 459. Grievous hurt caused whilst committing lurking house-trespass or house-breaking

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

459. Grievous hurt caused whilst committing lurking house-trespass or house-breaking . — Whoever, whilst committing lurking house-trespass or house-breaking, causes grievous hurt to any person or attempts to cause death or grievous hurt to any person, shall be punished with[1] [imprisonment for life], or imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Source: India Code