Section 429 · Mischief by killing or maiming cattle, etc., of any value or any animal of the value of fifty rupees
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Whoever commits mischief by killing, poisoning, maiming or rendering useless, any elephant,
camel, horse, mule, buffalo, bull, cow or ox, whatever may be the value thereof, or any other animal of
the value of fifty rupees or upwards, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term
which may extend to five years, or with fine, or with both.
The offence at a glance
- Punishment
- up to 5 years, fine (no stated ceiling)
- Cognizable
- Cognizable
- Bailable
- Bailable
- Compoundable
- Compoundable with the court's permission
- Triable by
- Magistrate of the first class
- Cognizable — Police may arrest without a warrant
- Bailable — Bail is your right — it can be granted at the police station
From the First Schedule to the BNSS (the CrPC's, for IPC offences)
In the new law
IPC 429BNS 325
325. Mischief by killing or maiming animal.
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