Section 326 of BNS : Section 326: Mischief by injury, inundation, fire or explosive substance, etc.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a farmer in a rural village, is upset with his neighbor, Suresh, over a land dispute. In retaliation, Ravi decides to block the canal that supplies water to Suresh's fields. As a result, Suresh's crops begin to wither due to lack of water. Under Section 326(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Ravi can be punished with imprisonment for up to five years, or with a fine, or both, for causing a diminution of the water supply for agricultural purposes.

Example 2:

A group of vandals decide to sabotage a newly constructed bridge by removing several key support bolts, making the bridge unsafe for travel. This act renders the bridge less safe for public use. Under Section 326(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, the vandals can be punished with imprisonment for up to five years, or with a fine, or both, for making a public bridge less safe for travelling.

Example 3:

During the monsoon season, Ramesh intentionally blocks a public drainage system near his house to divert water away from his property, causing flooding in the nearby residential area. This act leads to significant damage to the homes and properties of his neighbors. Under Section 326(c) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Ramesh ca...

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