Section 434 of IPC : Section 434: Mischief By Destroying Or Moving, Etc, A Land-Mark Fixed By Public Authority

Explanation using Example

Imagine a farmer, Mr. Sharma, who has a dispute with his neighbor, Mr. Gupta, regarding the boundary of their adjacent agricultural lands. An official land survey was conducted, and concrete markers were installed by the authorities to demarcate the boundary. Frustrated by the official demarcation, which he believes encroaches on his land, Mr. Sharma, under the cover of darkness, uproots one of the concrete markers and moves it ten feet into Mr. Gupta's property, hoping to expand his own land area.

Mr. Gupta notices the tampered landmark, gathers evidence, and reports the incident to the police. The police investigate, confirm the tampering, and charge Mr. Sharma under Section 434 of the Indian Penal Code for committing mischief by moving a landmark fixed by the authority of a public servant. Mr. Sharma is now liable to face imprisonment, a fine, or both, for his actions.