House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment for life
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Summary
Entering someones house without permission with the intention of committing an offence that is punishable with imprisonment for life is treated as a more serious house-trespass. If proved, the offender can be sentenced to either simple or rigorous imprisonment for up to ten years and may also be fined. The higher penalty applies even if the intended life-punishable offence is not actually carried out.
Example
Ravi sneaks into his neighbour Arjuns flat intending to murder him. Even if Ravi does not actually commit the murder, he can be convicted for house-trespass with intent to commit an offence punishable with life and punished with up to ten years imprisonment and a fine.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever commits house-trespass in order to the committing of any offence punishable with imprisonment for life, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term not exceeding ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
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