What is the BNS Section 332 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 332 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 449. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 332 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 332 BNS is classified as: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary). In bailable matters, bail is a matter of statutory right before the police or magistrate, whereas in non-bailable offences, bail is at judicial discretion under BNSS.

What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 332?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 332 BNS is: Imprisonment for life, or rigorous imprisonment not exceeding 10 years, and fine. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Is an offence under Section 332 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 332 BNS is: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant). In cognizable offences, police officers have the authority to register an FIR and initiate an investigation directly.

Which court has jurisdiction to try cases under Section 332 BNS?

Cases under Section 332 BNS are triable by: Court of Session under the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

What is the primary objective and citizen takeaway of Section 332 BNS?

Section 332 BNS deals with '(a) House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with death'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 332

BNS Section 332: (a) House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with death

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 449

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 332 deals with the legal rules and penalties for HOUSE-TRESPASS. In simple terms: Entering a house, building, or tent used as a human home without permission.

Real-World Scenario

"Sneaking into someone's apartment through a window without their knowledge."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

House-trespass in order to commit any offence punishable with death

Bailable: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)

Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)

Triable by: Court of Session

Punishment: Imprisonment for life, or rigorous imprisonment not exceeding 10 years, and fine

House-trespass in order to commit any offence punishable with imprisonment for life

Bailable: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)

Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)

Triable by: Court of Session

Punishment: Imprisonment extending up to 10 years and fine

House-trespass in order to commit any offence punishable with imprisonment (general case)

Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)

Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)

Triable by: Any Magistrate

Punishment: Imprisonment extending up to 2 years, or fine, or both

House-trespass in order to commit theft

Bailable: Non-bailable (Bail must be sought from the court)

Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)

Triable by: Any Magistrate

Punishment: Imprisonment extending up to 7 years and fine

📜 Official Statutory Provision

IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS. 332 (b) House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment for life. 450 IPC section is included as a sub-section sans heading. 332 (c) House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment. 451 IPC section is included as a sub-section sans heading.

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