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SECTION I
Answer in not more than two sentences, all 10 20 Marks
1.Give any two examples of Mischief.[2]
Answer
Mischief is defined by section 425 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, now section 324(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. A person commits mischief in these circumstances. He must intend to cause, or know that he is likely to cause, wrongful loss or damage to the public or to any person. He must then cause the destruction of any property. Alternatively he must cause a change in it which "destroys or diminishes its value or utility, or affects it injuriously".
Any two examples may be given.
- A sets fire to B's haystack, intending to cause him wrongful loss. The property is destroyed, so this is mischief.
- A throws dirty water into B's swimming pool, making it unfit for use. Nothing is destroyed, but the utility of the property is diminished, which is enough.
Two further examples often used are these. A breaks the window panes of B's house, which diminishes the value of the property. And A kills B's cattle, which destroys property belonging to another.
Explanation 1 makes an important point. It is not essential that the offender should intend to cause wrongful loss to the owner of the property. It is enough that he intends, or knows he is likely, to cause wrongful loss or damage to any person. So a man may commit mischief by damaging his own property, where that causes loss to another.
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