Section 456: Punishment for lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night

Q: What does Section 456 of The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA) (IPC) deal with?

Section 456 IPC pertains to "Punishment for lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night". It is part of the The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA), a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 456 of The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA) (IPC) prescribes punishment for lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 456 IPC still in force?

Yes, Section 456 of the The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA) is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 456 IPC?

धारा 456 IPC is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 456 of the The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA). Section 456 of The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA) (IPC) prescribes punishment for lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 456 IPC?

Dhara 456 IPC is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 456 of the The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA). "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 456 of The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA) (IPC) prescribes punishment for lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 456 of The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA)?

Cite as: "Section 456, The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA) (IPC)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA), § 456 (India).

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The Indian Penal Code — Criminal Conspiracy (Chapter VA)

Chapter X — – Of Criminal Trespass

Section 456

Punishment for lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night

Whoever commits lurking house-trespass by night, or house-breaking by night, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.