Indian Penal Code 1860
Section 434 :
Mischief by destroying or moving, etc., a land-mark fixed by public authority :
(See section 326(e) of BNS 2023)
Classification of Offence:
Offence: Mischief by destroying or moving, etc., a landmark fixed by public authority.
Punishment :Imprisonment for 1 years, or fine, or both
Cognizable or Non-cognizable :Non-cognizable
Bailable or Non-bailable : Bailable
Compoundable or Non-compoundable : Non-compoundable
By Which Court Triable :Any Magistrate
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Whoever commits mischief by destroying or moving any land-mark fixed by the authority of a public servant, or by any act which renders such land-mark less useful as such, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.
