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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

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 toChangeRemarks
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”.

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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