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SECTION 430 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Mischief by injury to works of irrigation or by wrongfully diverting water


Last Updated: 01 Dec, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


As per new Indian Criminal law, IPC Section 430 has been replaced with BNS Section 326 with effect from July 1, 2024.
(IPC section is included as a sub-section sans heading.)

Please refer to BNS 326 for updated procedures & punishments.

Table of Contents
  1. IPC 430 in Simple Words
  2. IPC Section 430 related FAQs
Whoever commits mischief by doing any act which causes, or which he knows to be likely to cause, a diminution of the supply of water for agricultural purposes, or for food or drink for human beings or for animals which are property, or for cleanliness or for carrying on any manufacture, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine, or with both.



IPC 430 in Simple Words

If someone intentionally reduces the supply of water for agricultural purposes, drinking, or other essential needs, they may be punished with imprisonment up to five years, or fined, or both.


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Offence : Mischief by causing diminution of supply of water for agricultural purposes, etc.


Punishment : 5 Years or Fine or Both


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Bailable


Triable : Magistrate First Class



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Frequently Asked Questions


What is Section 430 of IPC?

IPC Section 430: Mischief caused by causing damage to irrigation works or by diverting water in an unintended manner


What is Section 431 of the IPC?

Anyone who commits mischief, by doing or knowing that he will do anything to make a public road, bridge or navigable river, or channel, whether natural or artificially navigable, unpassable, or unsafe for travel or conveyance of property, is punished with either a prison term or a fine.


What is the IPC 425?

Mischief is committed by anyone who, with the intent to cause or knowing that they are likely to cause, harm to others or themselves, destroys property or changes its situation in a way that damages it or reduces its value.