Mischief by killing or maiming animal
Section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with mischief by killing or maiming animal. Whoever commits mischief by killing, poisoning, maiming or rendering useless any animal shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine, or with both. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 2024.
Whoever commits mischief by killing, poisoning, maiming or rendering useless any animal shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine, or with both.
Section 325, The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Act 45 of 2023).
Replaces a provision of the Indian Penal Code
IPC 428 Mischief by killing or maiming animal of the value of ten rupees Close, with changes 80%
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How this offence is classified
From the First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, which classifies every offence under the Sanhita. Cognizable means a police officer may arrest without warrant; bailable means bail is a matter of right rather than of the court's discretion.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mischief by killing or maiming animal. | Imprisonment for 5 years, or fine, or both. | Cognizable. | Bailable. | Magistrate of the first class. |
Questions about Section 325
What does Section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita deal with?
Section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita is headed "Mischief by killing or maiming animal". Whoever commits mischief by killing, poisoning, maiming or rendering useless any animal shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine, or with both.
Is Section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita bailable?
Bailable, under the First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
Is Section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita cognizable?
Cognizable. "Cognizable" means a police officer may arrest without warrant; "non-cognizable" that they may not. An offence under this section is triable by Magistrate of the first class.
How do I find court cases under Section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: BNS 325, section 325 BNS, section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. People searching for it also type bns 325 in ipc and bns 325 punishment in marathi. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and has it changed?
It carries forward IPC 428 (Mischief by killing or maiming animal of the value of ten rupees), so the judgments decided under that provision are the case law on this one.
When did Section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita come into force?
Section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, cited as BNS 325, came into force on 01 Jul 2024, having been enacted on 25 Dec 2023. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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