Indian Penal Code 1860
Section 426 :
Punishment for mischief :
(See section 324(2) of BNS 2023)
Classification of Offence:
Offence: Mischief.
Punishment : Imprisonment for 3 months, or fine, or both.
Cognizable or Non-cognizable :Non-cognizable
Bailable or Non-bailable : Bailable
Compoundable or Non-compoundable : The person to whom the loss or damage is caused.
By Which Court Triable : Any Magistrate
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Whoever commits mischief shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine, or with both.
