IPC Section 430

Indian Penal Code

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IPCChapter XVII

S. 430

Mischief by injury to works of irrigation or by wrongfully diverting water

Description

Whoever commits mischief by doing any act which causes, or which he knows to be likely to cause, a diminution of the supply of water for agricultural purposes, or for food or drink for human beings or for animals which are property, or for cleanliness or for carrying on any manufacture, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine, or with both.

Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

Mischief by causing diminution of supply of water for agricultural purposes, etc.

5 Years or Fine or Both

Cognizance

Bail

Triable By

Cognizable

Bailable

Magistrate First Class

Composition u/s 320 CrPC

Offence is Compoundable by

Incase of injury to works of irrigation, when only loss or damage is to a private person, by that person

By Raman Devgan
Updated: 31 Oct 2022
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