https://www.taxtmi.com/acts?id=43102 Section 324 defines as intentionally, or knowing it is likely to, causing destruction of property or changes that destroy or diminish value, utility, or injure property, causing wrongful loss to the public or any person. Explanations clarify that intent toward the owner is not required and that one may injure one's own joint property. Illustrations show typical acts satisfying the offence. Penalties are graded: basic mischief carries imprisonment up to six months or fine; causing loss to any property including government property increases the term to one year; higher terms apply where loss meets specified monetary thresholds; preparation to cause death, hurt, wrongful restraint, or fear attracts enhanced punishment. en-us Fri, 29 Dec 2023 13:08:20 +0530 Fri, 29 Dec 2023 13:08:20 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/acts?id=43102 Section 324 defines as intentionally, or knowing it is likely to, causing destruction of property or changes that destroy or diminish value, utility, or injure property, causing wrongful loss to the public or any person. Explanations clarify that intent toward the owner is not required and that one may injure one's own joint property. Illustrations show typical acts satisfying the offence. Penalties are graded: basic mischief carries imprisonment up to six months or fine; causing loss to any property including government property increases the term to one year; higher terms apply where loss meets specified monetary thresholds; preparation to cause death, hurt, wrongful restraint, or fear attracts enhanced punishment. Act-Rules Bharatiya Nyaya Fri, 29 Dec 2023 13:08:20 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/acts?id=43102