Section 440 of IPC 1860: Mischief committed after preparation made for causing death or hurt
Mischief committed after preparation made for causing death or hurt-Indian Penal Code
Whoever commits mischief, having made preparation for causing to any person death, or hurt, or wrongful restraint, or fear of death, or 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.