Full Statute Name:  Section 428, Indian Penal Code, 1860

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Popular Title:  Killing or Maiming Animals Primary Citation:  45 of 1860 Country of Origin:  India Last Checked:  May, 2022 Historical: 
Summary: The provision criminalizes killing, maiming, or 'rendering useless' any animal or animals of the value of ten rupees and upwards.

Section 428 in The Indian Penal Code, 1860

428. Mischief by killing or maiming animal of the value of ten rupees.—Whoever commits mischief by killing, poisoning, maiming or rendering useless any animal or animals of the value of ten 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.

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