The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 431 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
Whoever commits mischief by doing any act which renders or which he knows to be likely to render any public road, bridge, navigable river or navigable channel, natural or artificial, impassable or less safe for traveling or conveying property, 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 Magistrate of the first class--Non-compoundable.