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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 113: Liability of abettor for an effect caused by the act abetted different from that intended by the abettor
  • Section 253: Possession of Indian coin by person who knew it to be altered when he became possessed thereof-
  • Section 366B: Importation of girl from foreign country
  • Section 220: Commitment for trial or confinement by person having authority who knows that he is acting contrary to law
  • Section 131: Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty

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  • The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
  • Integrated Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Act, 2018
  • Inland Vessels Act, 2021
  • Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016
  • The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
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