Larceny Act, 1916

Burglary.

25. Every person who in the night—

(1) breaks and enters the dwelling-house of another with intent to commit any felony therein; or

(2) breaks out of the dwelling-house of another, having—

(a) entered the said dwelling-house with intent to commit any felony therein; or

(b) committed any felony in the said dwelling-house;

shall be guilty of felony called burglary and on conviction thereof liable to penal servitude for life.