IPC 449 vs BNS 449
● Retained in BNSHouse-trespass in order to commit an offence
Section 449 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, deals with house-trespass with intent to commit an offence, which occurs when a person enters a house or building used as a dwelling or for custody of property intending to commit a crime, intimidate, or annoy the occupants. This section strengthens protection against criminal intrusion into homes.
Key points:
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Applies when a person enters a dwelling or building with criminal intent.
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Punishment: Imprisonment up to 1 year, or fine, or both.
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Safeguards residential spaces and property from criminal acts.
For example, entering a neighbor’s house intending to steal or assault someone falls under IPC 449. This provision ensures legal accountability for intrusions aimed at committing crimes, protecting both property and occupants.
House-trespass in order to commit an offence
Section 449 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, mirrors IPC 449, punishing acts where a person enters a house or dwelling with intent to commit an offence, intimidate, or annoy. This provision ensures continuity in protecting property rights and personal security.
Key points:
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Covers unauthorized entry into homes with criminal intent.
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Punishment: Imprisonment up to 1 year, or fine, or both, same as IPC.
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Ensures accountability for acts aimed at committing offences within private dwellings.
For instance, entering someone’s house at night intending to steal, damage property, or threaten the occupants falls under BNS 449. This aligns with IPC 449 to protect private property and residents from criminal intrusion.
What changed?
This provision was carried over to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita with substantially the same wording — the section was renumbered from IPC IPC 449 to BNS BNS 449.