Whoever commits house-trespass in order to the committing of any offence punishable with *[imprisonment for life], shall be punished with imprisonment of either description 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).