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SECTION 489 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Tampering with property mark with intent to cause injury
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 489 in Simple Words
If someone intentionally removes, destroys, defaces, or alters any property mark, knowing it might cause harm to someone, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to one year, a fine, or both.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removing destroying or defacing property mark with intent to cause injury | 1 Year or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Removing destroying or defacing property mark with intent to cause injury
Punishment : 1 Year or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
Anyone who removes, destroys or defaces any property mark with the intention or knowledge that it is likely to cause injury to anyone, will be punished by imprisonment for up to one year or a fine.
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