Indian Penal Code 1860
Section 440 :
Mischief committed after preparation made for causing death or hurt:
(See section 324(6) of BNS 2023)
Classification of Offence:
Offence: Mischief committed after preparation made for causing death, or hurt, etc.
Punishment : Imprisonment for 5 years and fine.
Cognizable or Non-cognizable :Cognizable
Bailable or Non-bailable :Bailable
Compoundable or Non-compoundable : Non-compoundable
By Which Court Triable : Magistrate of the first class
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Whoever commits mischief, having made preparation for causing to any person death, or hurt, or wrongful restraint, or fear of death, or of hurt, or of wrongful restraint, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, and shall also be liable to fine.
