Procedural Classification · BNSS First Schedule
BNS Section 324 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
Analysis of punishment terms, fines, and judicial sentencing rules for BNS Section 324: (1) Mischief under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
⚖️ Sentencing & Penalty Guidelines
Mischief
Bail Status
✓ Bailable (Bail is a matter of right)
Arrest Authority
Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Any Magistrate
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment for6 months, or fine, or both
Mischief causing loss or
Bail Status
✓ Bailable (Bail is a matter of right)
Arrest Authority
Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Any Magistrate
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment for 1 year,damage to any propertyor fine, or both. including property of Government or Local Authority
Mischief causing loss or
Bail Status
✓ Bailable (Bail is a matter of right)
Arrest Authority
Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Any Magistrate
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment for 2 years,damage to the amount ofor fine, or both. twenty thousand rupees but less than 2 lakh rupees
Mischief causing loss or
Bail Status
✓ Bailable (Bail is a matter of right)
Arrest Authority
Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Magistrate of the first class
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment for 5 years,damage to the amount ofor fine, or both.class. one lakh rupees or upwards
Mischief with preparation
Bail Status
✓ Bailable (Bail is a matter of right)
Arrest Authority
Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Magistrate of the first class
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment for 5 years,for causing to any personand fine.class. death, or hurt, or wrongful restraint, or fear of death, or of hurt, or of wrongful restraint