Section 447 of IPC : Section 447: Punishment for criminal trespass

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi owns a small piece of agricultural land in a village. One day, he notices that his neighbor, Suresh, has started plowing a part of Ravi's land without permission. Ravi confronts Suresh and asks him to stop, but Suresh continues to use the land. Ravi then files a complaint with the local police. Under Section 447 of the Indian Penal Code, Suresh can be charged with criminal trespass and may face imprisonment for up to three months, a fine of up to five hundred rupees, or both.

Example 2:

Meena lives in an apartment complex in Mumbai. One evening, she finds an unknown person, Rajesh, loitering in the common garden area of the complex. When questioned, Rajesh claims he is just passing through, but he has no valid reason to be there and no permission from the residents. Meena reports the incident to the building's security and the police. Rajesh can be charged with criminal trespass under Section 447 of the Indian Penal Code and may be punished with imprisonment for up to three months, a fine of up to five hundred rupees, or both.