IPC Section 428
IPC Section 428 – Mischief by Killing or Poisoning Animals
Purpose
This section is designed to protect domestic and useful animals from being killed, poisoned, or caused harm, especially when it is done maliciously.
Provision
Whoever destroys, damages, or causes death to any cattle, horse, mule, sheep, goat, or other domestic animal,
Intentionally and with knowledge that it is likely to cause loss to the owner,
Shall be punished with imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both.
Key Points
Applies to domestic and useful animals (livestock, horses, goats, sheep, etc.).
The act must be intentional → done with knowledge that it will cause loss to the owner.
Punishment is up to 2 years imprisonment, fine, or both.
Protects the property and livelihood of farmers and owners of animals.
Example
A person poisons a neighbor’s cow or goat out of spite or to steal property.
Even if the purpose is not theft but to cause harm, it falls under Section 428 IPC.
If convicted, the person may face up to 2 years jail or fine or both.
In Short
Section 428 IPC punishes the intentional killing or harm to domestic animals.
Maximum punishment = 2 years imprisonment, fine, or both.
Protects livestock, property rights, and owners’ livelihoods.
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