Section 324 of BNS : Section 324: Mischief.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, upset with his neighbor Suresh over a property dispute, decides to take revenge. One night, Ravi sneaks into Suresh's garden and cuts down several of his expensive plants and trees. Ravi knows that this will cause Suresh significant financial loss and emotional distress. By doing this, Ravi has committed mischief under Section 324 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Example 2:

Priya, a disgruntled employee, decides to get back at her employer by damaging office property. She intentionally spills water on the office computers, knowing that this will render them useless and cause a significant financial loss to the company. Priya's actions constitute mischief as she knowingly caused damage to the property with the intent to cause wrongful loss.

Example 3:

During a protest, Raj, an activist, throws stones at a government building, breaking several windows. Raj's actions result in damage to government property. Under Section 324, Raj has committed mischief and can be punished with imprisonment or a fine, or both, depending on the extent of the damage caused.

Example 4:

Sunil, who has a joint ownership of a car with his friend Amit, gets into an argument with Amit. In a fit of rage, Sunil deliberately scratches the car's paint and breaks its windshield, intending to cause financia...

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