
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”.
What is IPC Section 444 ?
According to the official bare act, this legal offense 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 this specific offense is outlined under the law as: Depends on original offence
Is IPC 444 bailable or non-bailable?
Under the Indian Penal Code, this specific offense 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 isDepends on original offence.
Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 444 cases?
Cases pertaining to this specific IPC section 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).

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