Procedural Classification · BNSS First Schedule
BNS Section 332 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
Analysis of punishment terms, fines, and judicial sentencing rules for BNS Section 332: (a) House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with death under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
⚖️ Sentencing & Penalty Guidelines
House-trespass in order to commit any offence punishable with death
Bail Status
✕ Non-Bailable (Court discretion required)
Arrest Authority
Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Court of Session
Prescribed 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
Bail Status
✕ Non-Bailable (Court discretion required)
Arrest Authority
Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Court of Session
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment extending up to 10 years and fine
House-trespass in order to commit any offence punishable with imprisonment (general case)
Bail Status
✓ Bailable (Bail is a matter of right)
Arrest Authority
Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Any Magistrate
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment extending up to 2 years, or fine, or both
House-trespass in order to commit theft
Bail Status
✕ Non-Bailable (Court discretion required)
Arrest Authority
Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Any Magistrate
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment extending up to 7 years and fine