Section 457 of IPC : Section 457: Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a local thief, decides to break into Mr. Sharma's house at midnight with the intention of stealing valuable jewelry. He quietly climbs over the boundary wall and enters the house through an open window. While he is inside, Mr. Sharma wakes up and catches Ravi in the act. Ravi is arrested and charged under Section 457 of the Indian Penal Code for lurking house-trespass by night with the intention to commit theft. Since the intended offence is theft, Ravi could face imprisonment for up to fourteen years and a fine.

Example 2:

Priya, who holds a grudge against her neighbor, Mrs. Gupta, decides to break into Mrs. Gupta's house at night to vandalize her property. Priya waits until it is dark and then sneaks into Mrs. Gupta's house through the back door. She starts breaking Mrs. Gupta's furniture and other belongings. Mrs. Gupta hears the noise and calls the police. Priya is caught and charged under Section 457 of the Indian Penal Code for house-breaking by night with the intention to commit an offence punishable with imprisonment. Priya could be sentenced to imprisonment for up to five years and a fine.