If, at the time of the committing of
lurking house-trespass by night or house-breaking by night, any person guilty of such offence shall
voluntarily cause or attempt to cause death or grievous hurt to any person, every person jointly concerned
in committing such lurkking house-trespass by night or house-breaking by night, shall be punished with
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[imprisonment for life], or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten
years, and shall also be liable to fine.
1. Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., for "transportation for life" (w.e.f. 1-1-1956)