Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 456BNS 331(2)
Punishment for lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night
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What changed
- IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading.
- "by night' is replaced by after "sunset and before sunrise".
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Under Section 331(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 456 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
What is IPC 456 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 456 (Punishment for lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night) corresponds to Section 331(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 456 and BNS 331(2)?
IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading. "by night' is replaced by after "sunset and before sunrise".
How do I cite BNS 331(2) in a pleading?
Under Section 331(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 456 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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- IPC 447 → BNS 329(3) — Criminal trespass punishment
- IPC 448 → BNS 329(4) — Punishment for house- trespass
- IPC 443 → BNS 330(1) — Lurking house trespass
- IPC 445 → BNS 330(2) — House breaking
- IPC 453 → BNS 331(1) — Punishment for house- trespass or house-breaking
- IPC 454 → BNS 331(3) — Lurking house-trespass or house- breaking in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment
- IPC 457 → BNS 331(4) — Lurking house-trespass or house- breaking by night in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment
- IPC 455 → BNS 331(5) — Lurking house-trespass or house- breaking after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint
- IPC 458 → BNS 331(6) — Lurking house-trespass or house- breaking by night after preparation for hurt, assault, or wrongful restraint
- IPC 459 → BNS 331(7) — Grievous hurt caused whilst committing lurking house-trespass or house-breaking