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Burglary (house-trespass / house-breaking)Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

s. 331(1) — house-trespassPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Up to 2 years
Fine: Fine (amount not fixed in section)

s. 331(2) — house-trespass at nightPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Up to 3 years
Fine: Fine (amount not fixed in section)

s. 331(3) — to commit an imprisonable offencePossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Up to 3 years
Fine: Fine (amount not fixed in section)

s. 331(3) — theft-intentPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Up to 10 years
Fine: Fine (amount not fixed in section)

s. 331(4) — night + imprisonable offencePossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Up to 5 years
Fine: Fine (amount not fixed in section)

s. 331(4) — night + theftPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Up to 14 years
Fine: Fine (amount not fixed in section)

Wording flagged for direct re-check.

s. 331(5) — preparation for hurt / assault / restraint / fearPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Up to 10 years
Fine: Fine (amount not fixed in section)

s. 331(6) — same at nightPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Up to 14 years
Fine: Fine (amount not fixed in section)

s. 331(7) — grievous hurt / attempt to cause death / grievous hurtPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Life OR up to 10 years
Fine: Fine (amount not fixed in section)

s. 331(8) — night + joint + death / grievous hurtPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Life OR up to 10 years
Fine: Fine (amount not fixed in section)

Source

Statute: BNS ss. 330–331
Official source: India Code (direct fetch returned HTTP 403 on 2026-10-19); figures cross-checked across multiple India-Code-quoting reproductions
Verification status: Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Direct India Code confirmation is required; the s. 331(4) wording also needs a direct re-check.
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.