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A finds the lost key to Z’s house. A unlocks the door and enters without permission intending to steal,…

Under section 329, entering a dwelling with intent to commit an offence is house-trespass. Opening a lock to make that entry is a mode of house-breaking under section…

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A finds the lost key to Z’s house. A unlocks the door and enters without permission intending to steal, but takes nothing. What offence is completed by this entry under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?

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Under section 329, entering a dwelling with intent to commit an offence is house-trespass.

Opening a lock to make that entry is a mode of house-breaking under section 330(2)(d), illustrated by use of a lost key.

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Option A

The intention to steal supplies the trespass purpose, but A does not move any property to take it.

Option B

There is no deception or induced delivery or conduct of the kind required for cheating.

Option C

Entering the dwelling with intent to steal is house-trespass. Using the key to open its lock makes that entry house-breaking.

Option D

There is no theft or extortion meeting the further robbery elements.

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