IPC Section 426

Indian Penal Code

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IPCChapter XVII

S. 426

Punishment for mischief

Description

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.

Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

Mischief

3 Months or Fine or Both

Cognizance

Bail

Triable By

Non-Cognizable

Bailable

Any Magistrate

Composition u/s 320 CrPC

Offence is Compoundable by

When the only loss or damage is to a private person, by that person

By Raman Devgan
Updated: 31 Oct 2022
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