Section 428 IPC — Mischief by killing or maiming animal of the value of ten rupees

Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Official PDF page 172

428. Mischief by killing or maiming animal of the value of ten rupees.-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.

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