IPC § 428 · Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Repealed on 1 July 2024
Section 428 IPC — Mischief by killing or maiming animal of the value of ten rupees
Replaced from 1 July 2024 by BNS 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Offences committed on or before 30 June 2024 are still charged under the IPC.
The law now: BNS 325 — Mischief by killing or maiming animal
Whoever commits mischief by killing, poisoning, maiming or rendering useless any animal shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine, or with both.
Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in). The Gazette of India is the authoritative text. BNS 325 in full