Bailabel Type : bailable

Description

IPC Section 434 pertains to the offense of mischief where a person intentionally destroys, moves, or otherwise tampers with a landmark fixed by public authority for legal or official purposes.

Description:

1. Mischief to Landmark:

   • A landmark refers to any boundary mark, milestone, or marker that is established by a public authority for legal, administrative, or navigational purposes.
   • Mischief involves intentionally destroying, displacing, or altering such landmarks to cause harm, confusion, or disruption to others.

2. Intent or Knowledge:

   • The act must be committed intentionally or with the knowledge that it will likely cause wrongful loss or inconvenience to the public or any individual.

3. Public Authority:

   • The landmark must have been fixed by a public authority, such as the government or local administrative bodies, for the purpose of delineating property, borders, or navigation.

Punishment

Imprisonment:

• The punishment includes imprisonment for a term that may extend to 1 year.

Fine:

• The offender may also be liable to pay a fine, or
• Both: The court may impose both imprisonment and fine based on the severity of the offense.