Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
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7 entries · In section order
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Bail status | Arrest classification | Trial court |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mischief by causing diminution of supply of water for agricultural purposes, etc. |
Imprisonment for 5 years, or fine, or both. |
Bailable |
Cognizable |
Magistrate of the first class. |
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Mischief by injury to public road, bridge, navigable river, or navigable channel, and rendering it impassable or less safe for travelling or conveying property. |
Imprisonment for 5 years, or fine, or both. |
Bailable |
Cognizable |
Magistrate of the first class. |
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Mischief by causing inundation or obstruction to public drainage attended with damage. |
Imprisonment for 5 years, or with fine, or with both. |
Bailable |
Cognizable |
Magistrate of the first class. |
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Mischief by destroying or moving or rendering less useful a lighthouse or seamark, or by exhibiting false lights. |
Imprisonment for 7 years, or fine, or both. |
Bailable |
Cognizable |
Magistrate of the first class. |
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Mischief by destroying or moving, etc., a landmark fixed by public authority. |
Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both. |
Bailable |
Non-cognizable |
Any Magistrate. |
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Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to cause damage. |
Imprisonment for 7 years and fine. |
Bailable |
Cognizable |
Magistrate of the first class. |
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Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to destroy a house, etc. |
Imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for 10 years and fine. |
Non-bailable |
Cognizable |
Court of Session. |
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Mischief by causing diminution of supply of water for agricultural purposes, etc.
Imprisonment for 5 years, or fine, or both.
| Classification | Details |
|---|---|
| Bail status | Bailable |
| Arrest classification | Cognizable |
| Trial court | Magistrate of the first class. |
Mischief by injury to public road, bridge, navigable river, or navigable channel, and rendering it impassable or less safe for travelling or conveying property.
Imprisonment for 5 years, or fine, or both.
| Classification | Details |
|---|---|
| Bail status | Bailable |
| Arrest classification | Cognizable |
| Trial court | Magistrate of the first class. |
Mischief by causing inundation or obstruction to public drainage attended with damage.
Imprisonment for 5 years, or with fine, or with both.
| Classification | Details |
|---|---|
| Bail status | Bailable |
| Arrest classification | Cognizable |
| Trial court | Magistrate of the first class. |
Mischief by destroying or moving or rendering less useful a lighthouse or seamark, or by exhibiting false lights.
Imprisonment for 7 years, or fine, or both.
| Classification | Details |
|---|---|
| Bail status | Bailable |
| Arrest classification | Cognizable |
| Trial court | Magistrate of the first class. |
Mischief by destroying or moving, etc., a landmark fixed by public authority.
Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both.
| Classification | Details |
|---|---|
| Bail status | Bailable |
| Arrest classification | Non-cognizable |
| Trial court | Any Magistrate. |
Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to cause damage.
Imprisonment for 7 years and fine.
| Classification | Details |
|---|---|
| Bail status | Bailable |
| Arrest classification | Cognizable |
| Trial court | Magistrate of the first class. |
Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to destroy a house, etc.
Imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for 10 years and fine.
| Classification | Details |
|---|---|
| Bail status | Non-bailable |
| Arrest classification | Cognizable |
| Trial court | Court of Session. |
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