IPC Section 426 — Punishment for mischief

mischief

Criminal

Punishment

Imprisonment up to 3 months, or fine, or both

As the section puts it: “shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine, or with both”

Summary

If a person commits mischief, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to three months, or with a fine, or with both. The imprisonment can be either simple or rigorous.

Official Text

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.

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