IPC Section 452 = BNS Section 333

House-trespass after Preparation for Hurt, Assault, or Wrongful Restraint

उपहति की तैयारी के बाद गृह-अतिचार

Offences Against Property No Change in Punishment Cognizable Non-Bailable Updated: 2026-02-28

Overview

Section 452 of the IPC dealt with house-trespass after preparation for causing hurt, assault, or wrongful restraint. Under BNS 2023, this is now Section 333.

Hindi IPC की धारा 452 उपहति की तैयारी के बाद गृह-अतिचार से संबंधित थी। BNS 2023 के तहत यह अब धारा 333 है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect IPC (Old) BNS (New)
Section Number Section 452 Section 333
Title House-trespass after Preparation for Hurt, Assault, or Wrongful Restraint House-trespass after Preparation for Hurt
Punishment Imprisonment up to 7 years and fine Imprisonment up to 7 years and fine
Cognizable Yes — Police can arrest without warrant
Bailable No — Bail at the discretion of the court
Compoundable No — Cannot be compounded/settled
Triable By Magistrate of the First Class

Key Changes

  • Section number changed from IPC 452 to BNS 333
  • Punishment remains the same
  • No substantive changes

Ingredients of the Offence

To establish this offence, the prosecution must prove:

  1. 1 The accused committed house-trespass
  2. 2 The accused had made preparation for causing hurt, assault, or wrongful restraint

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BNS equivalent of IPC Section 452?

IPC Section 452 (House-trespass after Preparation for Hurt, Assault, or Wrongful Restraint) is now BNS Section 333 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has the punishment changed from IPC 452 to BNS 333?

No, the punishment remains substantially the same. Under BNS 333: Imprisonment up to 7 years and fine.

Is BNS Section 333 cognizable?

Yes, BNS Section 333 is a cognizable, non-bailable, and non-compoundable offence.

Legal Disclaimer

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