IPC Section 456 in BNS
IPC Section 456 corresponds to BNS Section 331 (2) under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 456 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 331 (2) |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 331 (2) — Punishment for lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night
Drafting note. IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading. “by night' is replaced by after “sunset and before sunrise”.
(1) Whoever commits lurking housetrespass 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. (2) Whoever commits lurking house-trespass or house-breaking after sunset and before sunrise, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine. (3) 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 ei…
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What is IPC 456 in BNS?
IPC Section 456 is BNS Section 331 (2) — Punishment for lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night.
Has the provision changed?
IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading. “by night' is replaced by after “sunset and before sunrise”.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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