What is IPC Section 444?

IPC Section 444 deals with the legal offense of 'Lurking house-trespass by night.—'. According to the official bare act, it is defined as: 444. Lurking house-trespass by night.— Whoever commits lurking house-trespass after sunset and before sunrise, is said to commit “lurking house-trespass by night”.

What is the punishment for Dhara 444?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 444 is specifically outlined as: Depends on original offence.

Is IPC 444 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 444 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Depends on original offence offense.

Is Dhara 444 a cognizable offense?

The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense is Depends on original offence.

Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 444 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 444 are triable by the Depends on original offence.

Can IPC Section 444 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 CrPC 320 for exceptions).

IPC Section 444 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Lurking house-trespass by night.—

Section

444

Punishment

Depends on original offence

Cognizable

Depends on original offence

Bailable

Depends on original offence

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Depends on original offence

Bare Act Text

444. Lurking house-trespass by night.— Whoever commits lurking house-trespass after sunset and before sunrise, is said to commit “lurking house-trespass by night”.