# 459 Grievous hurt caused whilst committing lurking house-trespass or house-breaking
Whoever, whilst committing lurking house-trespass or house-breaking, causes grievous hurt to any person or attempts to cause death or grievous hurt to any person, shall be punished with 1 [imprisonment for life], or imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
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1. Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., for "transportation for life" (w.e.f. 1-1-1956).
Of Criminal Trespass
455
Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint456
Punishment for lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night457
Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment458
Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night after preparation for hurt, assault, or wrongful restraint460
All persons jointly concerned in lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night punishable where death or grievous hurt caused by one of them461
Dishonestly breaking open receptacle containing property462
Punishment for same offence when committed by person entrusted with custody
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