IPC Section 440

Indian Penal Code

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IPCChapter XVII

S. 440

Mischief committed after preparation made for causing death or hurt

Description

Whoever commits mischief, having made preparation for causing to any person death, or hurt, or wrongful restraint, or fear of death, or hurt, or of wrongful restraint, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

Mischief committed after preparation made for causing death, or hurt, etc.

5 Years + Fine

Cognizance

Bail

Triable By

Cognizable

Bailable

Magistrate First Class

Composition u/s 320 CrPC

Offence is NOT listed under Compoundable Offences

By Raman Devgan
Updated: 31 Oct 2022
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