Bailabel Type : bailable
Description
IPC Section 427 penalizes acts of mischief where the offender intentionally causes damage to property, and the loss or damage amounts to fifty rupees or more.
Description:
Act of Mischief:
- Committing any act with the intent to cause wrongful loss or damage to another person's property.
- The act must result in actual damage amounting to fifty rupees or more.
Intent or Knowledge:
- The offense requires intent or knowledge that the act will likely cause such damage.
Scope of Property:
- Includes movable and immovable property, such as vehicles, buildings, machinery, or other valuable items.
Punishment
Imprisonment:
- Punishable with imprisonment for a term of up to 2 years.
Fine:
- The offender may also be liable to pay a fine, or
Both:
- The court may impose both imprisonment and a fine, depending on the severity of the damage caused
