Chapter XVII · Of Offences Against Property

Punishment for lurking house-trespass or house breaking by night

Section 456 · Pakistan Penal Code

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Whoever commits lurking house-trespass by night, or house-breaking by night, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.