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Mischief: IPC 425 vs BNS 324 — Value-Based Tiered Punishment
The law of Mischief overhauled with a tiered punishment system based on the value of property damage. Modern thresholds replace the ₹50 IPC standard.
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For over 160 years, the IPC used ₹50 as the threshold for serious mischief. BNS 324 completely modernises this with value-based tiers: minor damage (less than ₹20,000), significant damage (₹20,000–₹1 lakh), and major damage (above ₹1 lakh).
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The law of Mischief overhauled with a tiered punishment system based on the value of property damage. Modern thresholds replace the ₹50 IPC standard.
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