THE INDIAN PENAL CODE

(45 of 1860)

(Relevant Provisions)

428. Mischief by killing or maiming animal of the value of ten rupees -   Whoever commits mischief by killing,          poisoning, maiming or rendering useless any animal or animals of the value of ten rupees or upwards, shall be          punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with          both.

429. Mischief by killing or maiming cattle, etc., of any value or any animal of the value of fifty rupees -  Whoever          commits mischief by killing, poisoning, maiming or rendering useless, any elephant, camel, horse, mule, buffalo,          bull, cow or ox, whatever may be the value thereof, or any other animal of the value of fifty rupees or upwards,          shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine,          or with both.