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

As in force on 30 December 2025.

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  1. 30 March 1987 Enacted
  2. 1 January 2020 Act 15 of 2019
  3. 30 December 2025 You are here
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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.