IPC Section 431: Mischief By Injury To Public Road, Bridge, River Or Channel

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IPC Section 431: Mischief By Injury To Public Road, Bridge, River Or Channel

Whoever commits mischief by doing any act which renders or which he knows to be likely to render any public road, bridge, navigable river or navigable channel, natural or artificial, impassable or less safe for travelling or conveying property, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine, or with both.

-Text In Indian Penal Code

OffenceMischief by injury to public road, bridge, navigable river, or navigable channel and rendering it impassable or less safe for travelling or conveying property
Punishment5 Years or Fine or Both
CognizanceCognizable
Bail
Bailable
Triable ByMagistrate First Class
Offence CompoundableOffence is NOT Compoundable

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