BNS Section 332: House-trespass in order to commit offence | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Bare Act Text
House-trespass in order to commit offence.—Whoever commits house-trespass in order to the committing of any offence—
punishable with death, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with rigorous imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years, and shall also be liable to fine;
punishable with imprisonment for life, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term not exceeding ten years, and shall also be liable to fine;
punishable with imprisonment, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, and shall also be liable to fine:
Provided that if the offence intended to be committed is theft, the term of the imprisonment may be extended to seven years.
Procedural Details
Punishment
Life Imprisonment or Imprisonment up to Two Year(s) + Fine
Nature of Offense
Cognizable
Bail Eligibility
Non-bailable
Compoundability
Non-Compoundable (Refer to BNSS 359 for exceptions)
Trial Court
Court of Session