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Criminal trespass and house-trespassPossibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
§ 329(3) — criminal trespassPossibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0 (no mandatory prison) – 3 months
- Fine
- Up to ₹5,000
0 = the law sets no minimum prison term. The court is not required to impose prison. Depending on the offence, jurisdiction, and case, it may instead impose a non-custodial sentence — e.g. a suspended sentence, community order / probation, a fine, or a discharge.
§ 329(4) — house-trespass (dwelling, place of worship, custody-of-property building, tent / vessel)Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0 (no mandatory prison) – 1 year
- Fine
- Up to ₹5,000
0 = the law sets no minimum prison term. The court is not required to impose prison. Depending on the offence, jurisdiction, and case, it may instead impose a non-custodial sentence — e.g. a suspended sentence, community order / probation, a fine, or a discharge.
Introduction of any part of the body into the premises suffices.