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.
IPC Section 489 in BNS: Section 346
Tampering with property mark with intent to cause injury
Section 489 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Tampering with property mark with intent to cause injury) corresponds to Section 346 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 346 is non-cognizable, bailable, triable by Any Magistrate; punishment: Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both.
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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.
The BNS applies to offences committed on or after 1 July 2024. Offences committed earlier are charged and tried under the IPC.
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