346. Whoever removes, destroys, defaces or adds to any property mark, intending or knowing it to be likely that he may thereby cause injury to any person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.
BNS Section 346: Tampering with property mark with intent to cause injury
Section 346 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with tampering with property mark with intent to cause injury. It replaces IPC 489 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 346 is non-cognizable and bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 346 | Removing, destroying or defacing property mark with intent to cause injury. | Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both. | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 346
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 489: Tampering with property mark with intent to cause injury
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