Section 434 Indian Penal Code

Section 434 of the Indian Penal Code 1860 is about Mischief by destroying or moving, etc., a land-mark fixed by public authority. It is under ‘Of Mischief’ of CHAPTER XVII (OF OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY) of the Code.

Mischief by destroying or moving, etc., a land-mark fixed by public authority

Whoever commits mischief by destroying or moving any land-mark fixed by the authority of a public servant, or by any act which renders such land-mark less useful as such, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.