Section 440. Mischief committed after preparation made for causing death or hurt

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Act: Indian Penal Code, 1860
Section number: 440

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Indian Penal Code, 1860

440. Mischief committed after preparation made for causing death or hurt

Whoever commits mischief, having made preparation for causing to any person death, or hurt, or wrongful restraint, or fear of death, or of hurt, or of wrongful restraint, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, and shall also be liable to fine.

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