IPC Section 428 — Mischief by killing or maiming animal of the value of ten rupees
mischief
Criminal
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 2 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 two years, or with fine, or with both”
Summary
If a person commits mischief by killing, poisoning, maiming, or making useless any animal that is worth ten rupees or more, that person can be punished. The punishment may be imprisonment for up to two years, or a fine, or both.
Official Text
Whoever commits mischief by killing, poisoning, maiming or rendering useless any animals or animal of the value of the ten rupees or upwards, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
Old <-> New Code Mapping
- BNS §325 — Mischief by killing or maiming animal
