Section 427

According to section 427 of Indian penal code, Whoever commits mischief and thereby causes loss or damage to the amount of fifty 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.
It is important to establish the element of “Mens rea” in section 427 as well.  The nature of the offence under this section is bailable, compoundable, non-cognizable, and triable by the Magistrate.