Section 459:
Grievous hurt caused whilst committing lurking house-trespass or house-breaking.
Whoever, whilst committing lurking house-trespass or house-breaking, causes grievous hurt to any person
or attempts to cause death or grievous hurt to any person, shall be punished with 1
[imprisonment for life],
or imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to
fine.
Notes:
1. Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., for "transportation for life" (w.e.f. 1-1-1956).