BNS Section 325 — Mischief by killing or maiming animal
CHAPTER XVII OF OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY — Of mischief
Criminal
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 5 years, or fine, or both
As the section puts it: “shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine, or with both”
Summary
Whoever commits mischief by killing, poisoning, maiming, or rendering useless any animal shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine, or with both.
Official Text
Whoever commits mischief by killing, poisoning, maiming or rendering useless any animal shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine, or with both.
Related Judgments
- ANTICIPATORY BAIL APPLICATION NO. 1170 OF 2025; SABRUDDIN HUSSAIN SAYY vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA — Bombay High Court (Mumbai Principal Seat) (2025)
- Pranali Santosh Kanade vs The State of Maharashtra & Anr — Bombay High Court (Mumbai Principal Seat) (2024)
- MOHD AZAM vs STATE OF NCT OF DELHI — Delhi High Court (2025)
