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SECTION 431 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Mischief by injury to public road, bridge, river or channel


Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


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  1. IPC 431 in Simple Words
  2. IPC Section 431 related FAQs
Whoever commits mischief by doing any act which renders or which he knows to be likely to render any public road, bridge, navigable river or navigable channel, natural or artificial, impassable or less safe for travelling or conveying property, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine, or with both.



IPC 431 in Simple Words

If someone intentionally renders a public road, bridge, navigable river, or channel impassable or less safe for travel or transportation, they may be punished with imprisonment up to five years, or fined, or both.


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Offence : Mischief by injury to public road, bridge, navigable river, or navigable channel and rendering it impassable or less safe for travelling or conveying property


Punishment : 5 Years or Fine or Both


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Bailable


Triable : Magistrate First Class



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...





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Frequently Asked Questions


What is IPC Act 430?

Definition of IPC Code 430 By damaging irrigation works or diverting the water in an unintended manner, mischief is caused.


What is the IPC 341?

IPC 341 discusses Punishment for wrong restraint. The IPC 341 states that a person who wrongfully restrains another will be punished by simple imprisonment of up to a month or if fined, up to 500 rupees.


Is 432 IPC bailable or not?

Punishment-Imprisonment for 5 years, or fine, or both-Cognizable-Bailable- Triable by Magistrate of the first class -Non-compoundable.