| Section | Punishment | Cognizable? | Bail | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 325 Mischief by killing or maiming animal. | Imprisonment for 5 years, or fine, or both | Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate of the first class |
Source: First Schedule of the BNSS 2023 (classification of offences)
Section 325 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023:Mischief by killing or maiming animal.
Mischief by killing or maiming animal.Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
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.