IPC Section 454: Lurking House-Trespass Or House-Breaking In Order To Commit Offence Punishable With Imprisonment
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IPC Section 454: Lurking House-Trespass Or House-Breaking In Order To Commit Offence Punishable With Imprisonment
Whoever commits lurking house-trespass or house-breaking, in order to the committing of any offence punishable with imprisonment, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine; and if the offence intended to be committed is theft, the term of the imprisonment may be extended to ten years.
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| Offence | Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking in order to the commission of an offence punishable with imprisonment | If the offence be theft |
| Punishment | 3 Years + Fine | 10 Years + Fine |
| Cognizance | Cognizable | Cognizable |
| Bail | Non-bailable | Non-bailable |
| Triable By | Any Magistrate | Magistrate First Class |
| Offence Compoundable | Offence is NOT Compoundable | Offence is NOT Compoundable |
