Mischief by killing, poisoning, maiming or rendering useless any animal
Full Text
Whoever 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.
Plain English Summary
Punishes mischief committed against animals, including killing, poisoning, maiming, or rendering them useless, with up to five years imprisonment.
Key Legal Elements
- Commission of mischief
- Mischief is directed against any animal (defined as any living creature other than humans)
- Actions include killing, poisoning, maiming, or rendering the animal useless
- Requires intent or knowledge that such action causes harm or loss
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 5 years, or fine, or both
Practical Note
CRITICAL COMPARISON: BNS Section 325 consolidates and replaces IPC Sections 428 and 429. While the IPC set different thresholds based on the value of the animal (IPC 428 applied to animals worth ₹10 or more, and IPC 429 applied to cattle/elephants/camels or any animal worth ₹50 or more), the BNS eliminates these value-based distinctions to provide uniform, strong protection for all animals. Note that IPC Section 325 (punishment for voluntarily causing grievous hurt) has been renumbered to BNS Section 117(2), which is bailable.
हिंदी पाठ
जो कोई, किसी जीव-जंतु का वध करने, विष देने, विकलांग करने या निरुपयोगी बनाने द्वारा रिष्टि करेगा, वह दोनों में से किसी भांति के कारावास से, जिसकी अवधि पांच वर्ष तक की हो सकेगी, या जुर्माने से, या दोनों से, दण्डित किया जाएगा।