What is the punishment under BNS Section 332?

The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the new law as: Life Imprisonment or Imprisonment up to Two Year(s) + Fine.

Is BNS Section 332 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the new legal framework, this specific offense is classified as a Non-bailable offense.

Is BNS Section 332 a cognizable offense?

The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense is Cognizable.

Which court has the jurisdiction to try cases under BNS Section 332?

Cases pertaining to this specific BNS section are triable by the Court of Session.

Can BNS Section 332 be compromised (Compoundable)?

The compoundable nature of this offense, meaning whether the parties can settle it out of court, is classified as: Non-Compoundable (Refer to BNSS 359 for exceptions).

BNS Section 332- House-trespass in order to commit offence | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023

Hello readers! Today, we are going to break down Section 332 of the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023. If you've been wondering what exactly this section covers and how it impacts our legal system, you're in the right place.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about BNS Section 332

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