Section 425 IPC defines 'mischief' as:
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B.
1. Section 425 IPC defines 'mischief' as the act of causing the destruction of any property, or any such change in any property or in the situation thereof, as destroys or diminishes its value or utility, or affects it injuriously, with the intention or knowledge of causing wrongful loss or damage to the public or to any person.
2. Mens rea: intent or knowledge of likely wrongful loss/damage.
3. The change need not be permanent; even temporary diminution of utility suffices.
4. Distinguished from theft: in mischief, the property is not necessarily moved or taken; the act may simply destroy or change it in situ.
5. Punishments under Sections 426-440 escalate with the nature of property and harm.
6. Hence option D is correct.
_Source: Indian Penal Code 1860 / Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 / Indian Evidence Act 1872 (Bare Acts, indiacode.nic.in) — IPC, Section 425_
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