IPC Section 441 - Criminal Trespass

Whoever enters into or upon property in the possession of another with intent to commit an offense or to intimidate, insult or annoy any person in possession of such property, or having lawfully entered into or upon such property, unlawfully remains there with intent thereby to intimidate, insult or annoy any such person, or with intent to commit an offense, is said to commit “criminal trespass”.

IPC Section 441: Explained In Simple Terms

IPC Section 441 addresses criminal trespass. This occurs when someone enters another person's property with the intent to commit a crime or to threaten, insult, or disturb the owner or occupant. Even if a person initially enters the property legally, if they remain there unlawfully with the intention of committing a crime or causing trouble—such as intimidating or annoying the person in possession—it is still considered criminal trespass.

Key Details Of IPC Section 441

Note: For Punishment Of Criminal Trespass Please Refer To Section 447 IPC

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