Procedural Classification · BNSS First Schedule
BNS Section 326 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
Analysis of punishment terms, fines, and judicial sentencing rules for BNS Section 326: (a) Mischief by injury, inundation, fire or explosive substance, etc under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
⚖️ Sentencing & Penalty Guidelines
Mischief by causing
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,diminution of supply ofor fine, or both.class. water for agricultural purposes, etc
Mischief by injury to public
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,road, bridge, navigable river, or fine, or both.class. or navigable channel, and rendering it impassable or less safe for travelling or conveying property
Mischief by causing
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,inundation or obstructionor with fine, or with both.class. to public drainage attended with damage
Mischief by destroying 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 7 years,moving or rendering lessor fine, or both.class. useful a lighthouse or seamark, or by exhibiting false lights
Mischief by destroying 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, moving, etc., a landmarkor fine, or both. fixed by public authority
Mischief by fire or explosive
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 7 yearssubstance with intent toand fine.class. cause damage
Mischief by fire or explosive
Bail Status
✕ Non-Bailable (Court discretion required)
Arrest Authority
Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Court of Session
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment for life, orsubstance with intent toimprisonment for 10 years destroy a house, etc.and fine