IPC 430 vs BNS 430
● Retained in BNSMischief by killing or maiming animal to cause loss to the owner or to the public
Section 430 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, addresses mischief by killing or maiming animals with the intent to cause loss to the owner or to the public. Unlike IPC 428 and 429, which focus on the value of the animal, IPC 430 emphasizes intent to cause harm either to an individual’s property or to public resources.
Key points:
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Applies when a person intentionally kills, maims, poisons, or renders useless an animal.
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Punishment: Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both.
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Protects both private property and public interests.
For example, if a person deliberately injures a bull belonging to a farmer to disrupt agricultural work, or harms a stray horse used in public transport to cause inconvenience, it constitutes an offence under IPC 430. This provision ensures that malicious acts targeting animals with intent to harm the owner or public are punishable, reinforcing accountability and protection of property and livelihood.
Mischief by killing or maiming animal to cause loss to the owner or to the public
Section 430 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, mirrors IPC 430, penalizing acts where a person intentionally harms animals to cause loss to the owner or public. The law preserves the integrity of property rights and public interest by punishing malicious actions against animals.
Key points:
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Covers intentional harm to animals to cause loss or inconvenience.
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Punishment: Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both, consistent with IPC 430.
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Ensures that malicious actions affecting livelihood or public welfare are deterred.
For instance, if someone injures a farmer’s ox to disrupt work or harms animals used in public services, they would be liable under BNS 430. This provision maintains alignment with IPC 430 to protect both private property and public interests from mischief involving animals.
What changed?
This provision was carried over to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita with substantially the same wording — the section was renumbered from IPC IPC 430 to BNS BNS 430.