Whoever commits mischief by killing, poisoning, maiming or rendering useless, any animal shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 5 years, or with fine, or with both.
Section history
Section 428 — Mischief by killing or maiming any animal
As in force on 2 January 2011.
Timeline 3 versions
- 30 March 1987 Enacted
- 1 February 2008 Act 51 of 2007
- 2 January 2011 You are here
- 17 August 2026 Latest
[Indian PC 1860, s. 428]