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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 368: Wrongfully concealing or keeping in confinement, kidnapped or abducted person
  • Section 171E: Punishment for bribery
  • Section 44: Injury
  • Section 239: Delivery of coin, possessed with knowledge that it is counterfeit
  • Section 432: Mischief by causing inundation or obstruction to public drainage attended with damage

Related Acts

  • Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Act, 2016
  • Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2017
  • Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Indian Trusts (Amendment) Act, 2016
  • International Financial Services Centres Authority Act, 2019
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