Q.21
IPC & Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) Medium Knowledge-Based
Bare Act Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Section 425-426

‘A’ causes cattle to enter upon the field belonging to ‘Z’, intending to cause and knowing that he is likely to cause damage to ‘Z’s’ crop. ‘A’ has committed:

Mischief Answer
B Criminal trespassing
C Criminal breach of trust
D Extortion
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Intentionally driving cattle onto another's field to damage crops constitutes the offence of mischief under S.425-426 IPC. The person who directs the cattle is liable — the act was intentional and aimed at causing wrongful damage to property.

At a Glance
Subject IPC & Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS)
Difficulty Medium
Act Indian Penal Code, 1860
Section Section 425-426
Answer (A) Knowledge-Based
Paper AIBE XIV — September 2019
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