September 12, 2026

333. House-trespass after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 — Chapter XVII: Of Offences Against Property

333. House-trespass after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint

Whoever commits house-trespass, having made preparation for causing hurt to any person or for assaulting any person, or for wrongfully restraining any person, or for putting any person in fear of hurt, or of assault, or of wrongful restraint, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.