Mischief by killing or maiming cattle, etc., of any value or any animal of the value of fifty rupees
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Summary
Killing, poisoning, maiming or rendering useless an elephant, camel, horse, mule, buffalo, bull, cow or ox (whatever their value), or any other animal worth fifty rupees or more, is a punishable mischief. The offender may be jailed for up to five years, or fined, or both. The rule covers listed working animals regardless of value; for other animals the value must be at least fifty rupees.
Example
Rohan poisons his neighbour’s cow so it cannot work. Because a cow is one of the specifically listed animals, he can be punished with imprisonment up to five years, or a fine, or both.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever 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, of any other animal of the value of fifty rupees or upwards, shall be punished with imprisonment or either description for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine, or with both.
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