Indian Penal Code, 1860
Whoever commits lurking house-trespass or house-breaking, in order to the committing of any offence punishable with imprisonment, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine; and if the offence intended to be committed is theft, the term of the imprisonment may be extended to ten years. 455. Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint.