Section 333 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 addresses the offense of house-trespass with the intent to cause harm. Specifically, it states:
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Definition: This section penalizes individuals who commit house-trespass after making preparations to inflict hurt, assault, or wrongfully restrain another person. The law encompasses actions intended to instill fear of such harm or restraint.
Punishment: The punishment for this offense can extend to imprisonment for a term of up to seven years, along with the possibility of a fine.
This section is part of Chapter XVII, which deals with offenses against property, reflecting a shift in legal provisions to address various forms of trespass and associated threats more comprehensively.
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