#criminal trespass

Karnataka High Court dismisses petition to quash FIR under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, ruling that mere civil disputes or familial antecedents cannot override the requirement for the FIR to disclose skeletal features of offences. The court emphasizes that if allegations prima facie establish ingredients of criminal offences, quashing is unwarranted, reinforcing the threshold for invoking inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

Bombay High Court rules that police must act immediately on secured creditors' possession orders under SARFAESI Act, directing FIR registration for trespass and setting a strict compliance timeline. The judgment reinforces that police assistance is a statutory obligation, not a discretionary power, ensuring swift enforcement of secured assets.

HP High Court sets aside conviction under Section 447 IPC and Section 33 of the Indian Forest Act, ruling that mere encroachment or admission is insufficient without proof of valid notification and specific criminal intent. The judgment underscores the need for procedural compliance and mens rea in forest offences, impacting land dispute prosecutions.

MP High Court mandates police action on complaints of criminal trespass by borrowers post-SARFAESI Act possession transfer. The ruling reinforces secured creditors' rights, ensuring law enforcement cannot evade duty under the guise of being functus officio after Section 14 orders.

HP High Court acquits accused in land encroachment case, ruling that prosecution must prove lawful demarcation with three permanent points and formal notification of reserved forest status to secure conviction under criminal trespass and forest offences. The judgment reinforces procedural safeguards in forest land disputes, impacting state authorities and landowners alike.

Chhattisgarh High Court rules that mere civil disputes over property do not prevent FIR registration for cognizable offences such as criminal trespass, forgery, or contempt of court orders. The court reaffirmed police's mandatory duty to register FIRs under BNSS Section 173, even when disputes involve overlapping civil and criminal elements, ensuring victims' access to criminal remedy.

Kerala High Court holds that premises used for commercial purposes qualify as 'house' under Section 457 IPC, affirming conviction for lurking house-trespass by night.