‘A’ kills the hen of ‘B’. The value of the hen is above two hundred fifty rupees. What is the offence committed by ‘A’?
No offence under the IPC
Mischief under Section 429 of the IPC
Misappropriation of property
Trespass of the property of 'B'
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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2018
Section 425 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 defines “Mischief”. Section 428 punishes mischief by killing or maiming any animal of the value of ten rupees or upwards (fifty rupees or upwards in some states). Section 429, which carries a higher punishment, specifically deals with mischief by killing or maiming cattle, etc., or any animal of the value of fifty rupees or upwards. A hen is an “animal”. Since its value is stated as above two hundred fifty rupees (which is “fifty rupees or upwards”), the act of killing it falls under the ambit of Section 429 IPC.