Section 331(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with punishment for house-trespass or House-breaking — clause (4). Under the old law this was Section 457 of the IPC.
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Section 331(4) BNS - Punishment for house-trespass or House-breaking — clause (4)
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 331(4) - Punishment for house-trespass or House-breaking — clause (4)
- Old provision
- Section 457 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 5 years and fine. Imprisonment for 14 years.
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable. Cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable. Non-bailable.
- Triable by
- Any Magistrate. Magistrate of the first class.
Old law → Section 331(4) BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 457 IPC | Modified | The w ord s “by night” are replaced by “after sunset and before sunrise”. |
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