Chhattisgarh Pre 2004

'A' finds the key to 'Y's house door, which 'Y' had lost and commits home trespass by entering 'Y's house having opened the door with that key. What offence has 'A' committed?

Verified Answer
A. Lurking house trespass
B. Criminal misappropriation
C. Attempt to commit theft
D. House breaking

Explanation:

Section 445 of the IPC defines house-breaking, which includes opening any lock to commit house-trespass. Using a found key to enter constitutes house-breaking.