IPC Section 459: Grievous Hurt Caused Whilst Committing Lurking House-Trespass Or House-Breaking

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IPC Section 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.

Amendments

  1. Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 1-1-1956).

-Text In Indian Penal Code

OffenceGrievous hurt caused whilst committing lurking house-trespass or house-breaking
PunishmentImprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine
CognizanceCognizable
BailNon-bailable
Triable ByCourt of Session
Offence CompoundableOffence is NOT Compoundable

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