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IPC Section 428 - Mischief by killing or maiming ani mal of the value of ten rupees
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Simple language explanation
IPC Section 428 deals with mischief by killing or maiming ani mal of the value of ten rupees.
Full official legal text
428. Mischief by killing or maiming ani mal of the value of ten rupees. Whoever commits
mischief by killing, poisoning, maiming or rendering useless any animal or animals of the value of the 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.
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