Section 331(6) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with punishment for house-trespass or House-breaking — clause (6). Under the old law this was Section 458 of the IPC.
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Section 331(6) BNS - Punishment for house-trespass or House-breaking — clause (6)
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 331(6) - Punishment for house-trespass or House-breaking — clause (6)
- Old provision
- Section 458 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 14 years and fine.
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable.
- Triable by
- Magistrate of the first class.
Old law → Section 331(6) BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 458 IPC | Modified | IPC section is included as a sub - section in BNS sans heading. “by night” is replaced by “after sunset and before sunrise”. |
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