Indian Penal Code 1860
Section 428 :
Mischief by killing or maiming animal of the value of ten rupees:
(See section 325 of BNS 2023)
Classification of Offence:
Offence: Mischief by killing, poisoning, maiming or rendering useless any animal of the value of 10 rupees or upwards.
Punishment :Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both.
Cognizable or Non-cognizable :Cognizable
Bailable or Non-bailable :Bailable
Compoundable or Non-compoundable : The owner of the animal.
By Which Court Triable :Any Magistrate
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Whoever commits mischief by killing, poisoning, maiming or rendering useless any animal or animals of the value often rupees or upwards, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
