Whoever commits house-trespass in order to the committing of any offence punishable with death, shall be punishable with *[imprisonment for life], or with rigorous imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
* Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, sec.117 and sch., for "transportation for life" (w.e.f. 1-1-2024).