Mischief by killing or maiming animal
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Summary
Deliberately killing, poisoning, maiming or otherwise rendering any animal useless is an offence punishable by up to five years imprisonment, or a fine, or both. It applies whenever someone intentionally harms an animal in those specific ways. The offence is cognizable, bailable and triable by a Magistrate of the first class.
Example
Ravi poisons his neighbour's dog after it repeatedly damaged his plants. He can be charged with mischief by killing or poisoning an animal and punished with up to five years imprisonment, or fine, or both. The case is cognizable, bailable and will be tried by a Magistrate of the first class.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever commits mischief by killing, poisoning, maiming or rendering useless any animal shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine, or with both.
BNSS Classification
- Imprisonment for 5 years, or fine, or both.
- Cognizable
- Bailable
- Triable by Magistrate of the first class.
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