The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 429 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
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. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment--Imprisonment for 5 years, or fine, or both--Cognizable--Bailable--Triable by any Magistrate of the first class--Compoundable by the owner of the cattle or animal with the permission of the Court.