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IPC Section 434 - Mischief by destroying or moving, etc., a land-mark fixed by public authority
Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(IPC section is included as a sub-section sans heading.)
Please refer to BNS 326 for updated procedures & punishments.
Whoever commits mischief by destroying or moving any land-mark fixed by the authority of a public servant, or by any act which renders such land-mark less useful as such, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.
IPC 434 in Simple Words
If someone destroys or moves a land-mark set by a public servant or makes it less useful, they may be punished with imprisonment up to one year, or fined, or both.
Mischief by destroying or moving, etc., a land-mark fixed by public authority
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mischief by destroying or moving, etc., a landmark fixed by public authority | 1 Year or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Mischief by destroying or moving, etc., a landmark fixed by public authority
Punishment : 1 Year or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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