What is the BNS Section 325 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 325 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 428/ 429. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 325 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 325 BNS is classified as: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station). In bailable matters, bail is a matter of statutory right before the police or magistrate, whereas in non-bailable offences, bail is at judicial discretion under BNSS.

What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 325?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 325 BNS is: Imprisonment for 5 years,maiming animal.or fine, or both.class. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Is an offence under Section 325 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 325 BNS is: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant). In cognizable offences, police officers have the authority to register an FIR and initiate an investigation directly.

Which court has jurisdiction to try cases under Section 325 BNS?

Cases under Section 325 BNS are triable by: Magistrate of the first class under the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

What is the primary objective and citizen takeaway of Section 325 BNS?

Section 325 BNS deals with 'Mischief by killing or maiming animal'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 325

BNS Section 325: Mischief by killing or maiming animal

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 428/ 429

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 325 deals with the legal rules and penalties for MISCHIEF. In simple terms: Deliberately causing damage or destruction to property to cause financial loss or harm to someone.

Real-World Scenario

"Keying the side of someone's car or smashing a shop window during an argument."

⚖️ 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 Statutory Provision

The upper limit of imprisonment is increased from two years to five years. Scope is expanded greatly by amending it to “any animal”.

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