The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 489 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
Whoever removes, destroys, defaces or adds to any property mark, intending or knowing it to be likely that he may thereby cause injury to any person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment--Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both--Non-cognizable--Bailable--Triable by any Magistrate--Non-compoundable.