Section 429 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 deals with mischief by killing or maiming Animal. Under the new law this is Section 325 of the BNS.
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Section 429 IPC - Mischief by killing or maiming Animal
Section 429 IPC is now
Section 325 of the BNS
- the BNS replaced the IPC on 1 July 2024.
- Act
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Section
- 429 - Mischief by killing or maiming Animal
- New provision
- Section 325 BNS
IPC → BNS: what changed
| This section | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 325 BNS | 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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