Section 428: Mischief by killing or maiming animal of the value of ten rupees

Q: What does Section 428 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deal with?

Section 428 IPC pertains to "Mischief by killing or maiming animal of the value of ten rupees". It is part of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 428 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs mischief by killing or maiming animal of the value of ten rupees.

Q: Is Section 428 IPC still in force?

Yes, Section 428 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 428 IPC?

धारा 428 IPC is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 428 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. Section 428 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs mischief by killing or maiming animal of the value of ten rupees.

Q: What is Dhara 428 IPC?

Dhara 428 IPC is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 428 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 428 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs mischief by killing or maiming animal of the value of ten rupees.

Q: How to cite Section 428 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860?

Cite as: "Section 428, The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Penal Code, 1860, 1860, § 428 (India).

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Whoever commits mischief by killing, poisoning, maiming or rendering useless any animal or animals of the value of ten rupees or upwards, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.