Indian Penal Code 1860
Section 430 :
Mischief by injury to works of irrigation or by wrongfully diverting water:
(See section 326(a) of BNS 2023)
Classification of Offence:
Offence: Mischief by causing diminution of supply of water for agricultural purposes, etc.
Punishment :Imprisonment for 5 years, or fine, or both.
Cognizable or Non-cognizable :Cognizable
Bailable or Non-bailable :Bailable
Compoundable or Non-compoundable : The person to whom the loss or damage is caused.
By Which Court Triable : Magistrate of the first class
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Whoever commits mischief by doing any act which causes, or which he knows to be likely to cause, a diminution of the supply of water for agricultural purposes, or for food or drink for human beings or for animals which are property, or for cleanliness or for carrying on any manufacture, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine, or with both.
