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Criminal Trespass
BailableNon-cognizable
Understanding the issue
Entering someone's property without permission with the intent to commit a crime, threaten, insult, or annoy the person living there is criminal trespass. This applies to land, houses, and any occupied property.
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 3 months, or fine up to Rs. 500, or both. If with intent to commit offence — up to 1 year
Examples
- A enters B's land without permission to cut trees. A commits criminal trespass.
The section as enacted
Whoever enters into or upon property in the possession of another with intent to commit an offence or to intimidate, insult or annoy any person in possession of such property, commits criminal trespass.