Chapter XVII — OF OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY Of Theft

Section 459Grievous hurt caused whilst committing lurking house-trespass or house-breaking

Section 459: Grievous hurt caused whilst committing lurking house-trespass or house-breaking

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 [imprisonment for life], or imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.