Indian Penal Code, 1860

Grievous hurt caused whilst committing lurking house trespass or house-breaking.—

Section

459

Punishment

Life Imprisonment or Imprisonment up to Ten Year(s) + Fine

Cognizable

Cognizable

Bailable

Non-bailable

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Court of Session

Bare Act Text

459. Grievous hurt caused whilst committing lurking house trespass or house-breaking.— Whoever, whilst committing lurking house-trespass or house-breaking, causes grievous hurt to any person or attempts to cause death or grievous hurt to any person, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
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