Section 453: Punishment for lurking house-trespass or house-breaking

Q: What does Section 453 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deal with?

Section 453 IPC pertains to "Punishment for lurking house-trespass or house-breaking". It is part of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 453 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) prescribes punishment for lurking house-trespass or house-breaking.

Q: Is Section 453 IPC still in force?

Yes, Section 453 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 453 IPC?

धारा 453 IPC is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 453 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. Section 453 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) prescribes punishment for lurking house-trespass or house-breaking.

Q: What is Dhara 453 IPC?

Dhara 453 IPC is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 453 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 453 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) prescribes punishment for lurking house-trespass or house-breaking.

Q: How to cite Section 453 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860?

Cite as: "Section 453, The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Penal Code, 1860, 1860, § 453 (India).

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Table of Contents

The Indian Penal Code, 1860

Chapter X — – Of Criminal Trespass

Section 453

Punishment for lurking house-trespass or house-breaking

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

Related Sections

§452

House-trespass after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint

IPC

§454

Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment

Lurking house-trespass

IPC

§444

Lurking house-trespass by night

IPC

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