Section 440 IPC — Mischief committed after preparation made for causing death or hurt

Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Official PDF page 175

440. Mischief committed after preparation made for causing death or hurt.-- Whoever commits mischief, having made preparation for causing to any person death, or hurt, or wrongful restraint, or fear of death, or hurt, or of wrongful restraint, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, and shall also be liable to fine.

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