Section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with mischief by killing or maiming Animal. Under the old law this was Section 428 of the IPC.
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Section 325 BNS - Mischief by killing or maiming Animal
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 325 - Mischief by killing or maiming Animal
- Old provision
- Section 428 IPC Section 429 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 5 years, or fine, or both.
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Magistrate of the first class.
Old law → Section 325 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 428 IPC | Modified | The u pper limit of imprisonment is increased |
| Section 429 IPC | Modified | The u pper limit of imprisonment is increased from two years to five years. Scope is expanded greatly by amending it to “any animal”. |
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