In which of the following cases, the offence of 'house-breaking' is not committed?

House-breaking under section 445 of the IPC needs house-trespass with entry or exit by one of the listed modes. Lifting a latch through a hole in the door, entering with a lost key that was found, and entering after deterring the doorkeeper by threats are all illustrations to section 445. Where burglars made a hole but were stopped by beams and never got in, house-breaking is not complete, though an attempt may be punishable.

Current law: For offences from 1 July 2024, the corresponding BNS provisions are sections 329(2), 330(2) and 62. BNS section 358 preserves prior IPC liabilities and proceedings.