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A and Z jointly own a horse. To cause wrongful loss to Z, A shoots and kills the horse. Which provision…

Section 324(1) permits mischief in relation to jointly held property. Section 325 specifically applies to mischief by killing, poisoning, maiming or rendering useless any…

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A and Z jointly own a horse. To cause wrongful loss to Z, A shoots and kills the horse. Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 specifically punishes mischief by killing an animal?

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Section 324(1) permits mischief in relation to jointly held property. Section 325 specifically applies to mischief by killing, poisoning, maiming or rendering useless any animal.

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Option A

Section 324 sets out general mischief, including acts affecting jointly held property.

Option B

Section 325 specifically punishes mischief by killing an animal. Joint ownership does not prevent the application of the mischief rule.

Option C

Section 326 deals with other specified forms of mischief, such as certain damage caused by fire or explosive substances.

Option D

Section 327 concerns mischief directed at rail, aircraft or specified vessels.

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