Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

IPC 458BNS 331(6)

Lurking house-trespass or house- breaking by night after preparation for hurt, assault, or wrongful restraint

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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(6) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 458 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

Frequently asked

What is IPC 458 equivalent in BNS?

IPC Section 458 (Lurking house-trespass or house- breaking by night after preparation for hurt, assault, or wrongful restraint) corresponds to Section 331(6) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).

What changed between IPC 458 and BNS 331(6)?

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(6) in a pleading?

Under Section 331(6) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 458 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

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