IPC 429→BNS 325

IPC 429 to BNS 325: Mischief by killing or maiming cattle, etc., of any value or any animal of the value of fifty rupees

Section 429 IPC (1860) replaced by Section 325 BNS (2023)

View IPC Section 429 →View BNS Section 325 →

IPC 429 to BNS 325 at a Glance

Section 429 IPC (Mischief by killing or maiming cattle, etc., of any value or any animal of the value of fifty rupees) is now Section 325 BNS, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNS it is bailable and cognizable. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From IPC 429 to BNS 325?

Section 428 IPC and Section 429 IPC are merged into Section 325 BNS. Section 325 BNS drops the list of named animals and the value of fifty rupees and covers any animal. The punishment of imprisonment of either description for up to five years, or fine, or both, is unchanged.

IPC 429 vs BNS 325: Comparison Table

AspectIPC 1860 (repealed)BNS 2023 (in force)
Section429325
OffenceMischief by killing or maiming cattle, etc., of any value or any animal of the value of fifty rupeesSame
PunishmentImprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years.Same
FineThe court may impose fine alone, or fine in addition to imprisonment.Same
BailBailableSame
CognizanceCognizableSame
CompoundableCompoundableSame
Triable ByMagistrate of the first classSame

IPC 429 and BNS 325: Bare Act Text Side by Side

IPC 1860 (repealed)

Section 429, IPC 1860

429. Mischief by killing or maiming cattle, etc., of any value or any animal of the value of fifty rupees.—Whoever commits mischief by killing, poisoning, maiming or rendering useless, any elephant, camel, horse, mule, buffalo, bull, cow or ox, whatever may be the value thereof, or any other animal of the value of fifty 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.
BNS 2023 (in force)

Section 325, BNS 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.

Ingredients: IPC 429 vs BNS 325

Under IPC 429
  1. The accused committed mischief as defined in Section 425 IPC
  2. The mischief was committed by killing, poisoning, maiming or rendering useless an animal
  3. The animal was an elephant, camel, horse, mule, buffalo, bull, cow or ox of any value, or any other animal of the value of fifty rupees or upwards
Under BNS 325
  1. Commission of mischief by killing, poisoning, maiming or rendering useless any animal
  2. No list of named animals and no minimum value under Section 325 BNS
  3. Punishment under Section 325 BNS of imprisonment of either description for up to five years, or with fine, or with both

What IPC 429 to BNS 325 Means for Pending Cases

For Section 429 IPC (now Section 325 BNS): under Section 325 BNS, the same punishment applies to mischief against any animal, so the kind or value of the animal no longer has to be proved. A charge for an act done after the BNS came into force cites Section 325 BNS.

FAQs: IPC 429 to BNS 325

What changed from Section 429 IPC to Section 325 BNS?▼

Section 325 BNS removes the named animals and the value of fifty rupees and covers any animal. The maximum imprisonment of five years is unchanged.

Where does Section 429 IPC sit in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita?▼

Section 429 IPC is located at Section 325 BNS, in Chapter XVII, Of Offences Against Property, under the heading Of mischief.

Does Section 429 IPC or Section 325 BNS apply to an act done before 1 July 2024?▼

Section 429 IPC. Section 358 BNS repealed the IPC from 1 July 2024 but saves any liability already incurred under it, so an act done before that date is still dealt with under Section 429 IPC. Section 325 BNS governs acts done on or after 1 July 2024.

Disclaimer: This comparison is for informational purposes only. The new criminal laws came into effect on 1 July 2024. Consult a qualified advocate for legal advice.

Sources: Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Last updated: 16 Oct 2026 ·