453. Whoever commits lurking house-trespass or housebreaking, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to*three years, and shall also be liable to fine, and for every second or subsequent offence shall be punished with imprisonment and shall also be liable to fine or to whipping.

*NOTE―Previously “two years” ―see section 18 of the Penal Code (Amendment) Act 2006 [Act A1273].