IPC Section 457: Lurking House-Trespass Or House-Breaking By Night In Order To Commit Offence Punishable With Imprisonment
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IPC Section 457: Lurking House-Trespass Or House-Breaking By Night In Order To Commit Offence Punishable With Imprisonment
Whoever commits lurking house-trespass by night, or house-breaking by night, 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 five 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 fourteen years.
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| Offence | |
| Punishment | |
| Cognizance | Cognizable |
| Bail | Non-bailable |
| Triable By | Court of Session |
| Offence Compoundable | Offence is NOT Compoundable |
