BNS Section 325: Mischief by killing or maiming animal
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 428/ 429
Procedural Classification Summary
Mischief by killing or
Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Magistrate of the first class
Punishment: Imprisonment for 5 years,maiming animal.or fine, or both.class
Official Legal Provision / Summary
The upper limit of imprisonment is increased from two years to five years. Scope is expanded greatly by amending it to “any animal”.