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SECTION 433 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Mischief by destroying, moving or rendering less useful a light-house or sea-mark
Last Updated: 01 Dec, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(words “light house or other light used as sea marks or any sea mark or buoy” are replaced by “any sign or signal used for navigation of rail, aircraft, or ship,” thus the scope is widened immensely.)
Please refer to BNS 326 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 433 in Simple Words
If someone destroys or moves a lighthouse, sea-mark, buoy, or any navigational guide or makes it less useful for navigators, they may be punished with imprisonment up to seven years, or fined, or both.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mischief by destroying or moving or rendering less useful a lighthouse or sea-mark, or by exhibiting false lights | 7 Years or Fine or Both | Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Mischief by destroying or moving or rendering less useful a lighthouse or sea-mark, or by exhibiting false lights
Punishment : 7 Years or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
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