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Section 426 - Indian Penal Code, 1860

Indian Penal Code, 1860

426. Punishment for mischief-

Whoever commits mischief shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine, or with both.

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Related Sections

  • Section 510: Misconduct in public by a drunken person
  • Section 367: Kidnapping or abducting in order to subject person to grievous hurt, slavery, etc
  • Section 81: Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm
  • Section 379: Punishment for theft
  • Section 235: Possession of instrument, or material for the purpose of using the same for counterfeiting coin

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