IPC 450 vs BNS 450
● Retained in BNSHouse-trespass after preparation for hurt, assault, or wrongful restraint
Section 450 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, deals with house-trespass after preparation for hurt, assault, or wrongful restraint, which occurs when a person enters a house or building with criminal intent after making preparations to commit a hurt, assault, or wrongful restraint. This section addresses pre-planned criminal intrusion, emphasizing the seriousness of the offender’s intent.
Key points:
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Applies when a person enters a dwelling with prior preparation to commit an offence.
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Punishment: Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both.
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Protects residential spaces and occupants from premeditated criminal acts.
For example, if someone prepares weapons or tools to assault the occupants and then enters the house, it constitutes an offence under IPC 450. This provision ensures legal deterrence against planned intrusions aimed at causing harm or intimidation.
House-trespass after preparation for hurt, assault, or wrongful restraint
Section 450 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, mirrors IPC 450, punishing acts where a person enters a house or dwelling with prior preparation to commit hurt, assault, or wrongful restraint. The provision ensures protection of personal safety and property against premeditated criminal acts.
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Covers unauthorized entry with preparation to commit offences.
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Punishment: Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both, same as IPC.
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Ensures accountability for planned acts that threaten occupants’ safety and property.
For instance, entering a neighbor’s house with weapons intending to assault or restrain them falls under BNS 450. This provision aligns with IPC 450 to deter premeditated intrusions and safeguard residential property.
What changed?
This provision was carried over to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita with substantially the same wording — the section was renumbered from IPC IPC 450 to BNS BNS 450.