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Section 460 — House-breaking when death or grievous hurt caused

As in force on 1 July 2020.

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460.House-breaking when death or grievous hurt caused

If, at the time of the committing of house-breaking, any person guilty of such offence voluntarily causes or attempts to cause death or grievous hurt to any person, every person jointly concerned in committing such house-breaking, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term of not less than 3 years and not more than 20 years.

[Indian PC 1860, s. 460]