A finds the key that Y lost, uses it to unlock Y’s door and enters, thereby committing house-trespass.…
Section 330(2)(d) treats house-trespass by opening a lock to enter as house-breaking. Illustration (f) uses an owner’s lost key. Lurking house-trespass under section 330(1)…
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A finds the key that Y lost, uses it to unlock Y’s door and enters, thereby committing house-trespass. How does section 330 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 classify this manner of entry?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer D
Section 330(2)(d) treats house-trespass by opening a lock to enter as house-breaking. Illustration (f) uses an owner’s lost key. Lurking house-trespass under section 330(1) separately requires precautions to conceal the trespass.
Option feedback
Option A
Incorrect. Lurking house-trespass requires precautions to conceal the trespass.
Option B
Incorrect. The facts establish no preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint.
Option C
Incorrect. The facts expressly establish house-trespass.
Option D
Correct. Opening the lock to enter and commit house-trespass is a specified mode of house-breaking.
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