Section 425 of IPC : Section 425: Mischief

Mischief

If someone intentionally or knowingly causes damage or loss to the public or any person by destroying or changing property in a way that reduces its value or usefulness, or harms it, they are committing "mischief".

Explanation 1

To commit mischief

Example 1:

Ravi, upset with his neighbor Suresh, decides to damage Suresh's car. One night, Ravi sneaks into Suresh's driveway and slashes the tires of the car. Ravi knows that this act will cause Suresh to incur expenses for repairs and will inconvenience him. By doing this, Ravi has committed mischief under Section 425 o