Section 332 of BNS : Section 332: House-trespass in order to commit offence.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a known criminal, breaks into a house at night with the intention of committing murder. Murder is an offence punishable with death under Indian law. According to Section 332 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Ravi can be punished with imprisonment for life or rigorous imprisonment for up to ten years, and he may also be fined.

Example 2:

Sunil unlawfully enters his neighbor's house with the intention of kidnapping the neighbor's child. Kidnapping is an offence punishable with imprisonment for life. Under Section 332 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Sunil can be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years, and he may also be fined.

Example 3:

Priya sneaks into her colleague's house to steal a valuable piece of jewelry. Theft is an offence punishable with imprisonment. According to Section 332 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Priya can be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, and she may also be fined. However, since the intended offence is theft, the term of imprisonment may be extended to seven years.

Example 4:

Arjun enters his ex-girlfriend's house without permission to destroy her property out of revenge. Destruction of property is an offence punishable with imprisonment. Under Section 332 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Arjun can be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, and he may also be fined.