IPC §427 → BNS §324
Mischief causing damage to the amount of fifty rupees
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427. Mischief causing damage to the amount of fifty rupees.—Whoever commits mischief and thereby causes loss or damage to the amount of fifty rupees or upwards, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
(1) Whoever with intent to cause, or knowing that he is likely to cause, wrongful loss or damage to the public or to any person, causes the destruction of any property, or any such change in any property or in the situation thereof as destroys or diminishes its value or utility, or affects it injuriously, commits mischief.
(2) Whoever commits mischief shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.
(3) Whoever commits mischief and thereby causes loss or damage to any property including the property of Government or Local Authority shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.
(4) Whoever commits mischief and thereby causes loss or damage to the amount of twenty thousand rupees and more but less than one lakh rupees shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
(5) Whoever commits mischief and thereby causes loss or damage to the amount of one lakh rupees or upwards, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine, or with both.
(6) Whoever commits mischief, having made preparation for causing to any person death, or hurt, or wrongful restraint, or fear of death, or of hurt, or of wrongful restraint, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, and shall also be liable to fine.
What changedAI-inferred
IPC 427 modified by BNS 324(3-5) with new tiered thresholds.
Old position
IPC 427 is concerned with Mischief causing damage to the amount of fifty rupees. Mischief causing damage to the amount of fifty rupees
New position
BNS 324 modifies the framework. Topic: Mischief. Whoever with intent to cause, or knowing that he is likely to cause, wrongful loss or damage to the public or to any person, causes the destruction of any property, or any such change in any property or in the situation thereof as destroys
BNS 324 modifies IPC 427. IPC 427 modified by BNS 324(3-5) with new tiered thresholds. BNS 324 text: Whoever with intent to cause, or knowing that he is likely to cause, wrongful loss or damage to the public or to any person, causes the destruction of any property, or any such change in any...
Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)
BNS 324 consolidates IPC 425 (definition of mischief), IPC 426 (base punishment) and IPC 427 (mischief over fifty rupees) into a single structured section. Sub-section (1) defines mischief (intent or knowledge of likely wrongful loss or damage causing destruction or change in property). Punishment thresholds are revised in the consolidated sub-sections.
Transitional note (repeal & savings)
For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, IPC 427 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNS 324 applies. The transition is governed by the repeal-and-savings clause in the new code (BNS 358 / BNSS 531 / BSA 170 as the case may be); pending proceedings under the old code carry forward unaffected.
Frequently asked
BNS 324 (Mischief). The relationship is classified as modified — see the change-note above for the textual delta.
Sources
- India Code — Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Gazette of India — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
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Newlaws.in, IPC §427 → BNS §324 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-12, https://newlaws.in/ipc/427.
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