Section 440
Mischief committed after preparation made for causing death or hurt.
About this Act
It is expedient to provide a general Penal Code forindia;
Whoever commits
mischief, having made preparation for causing to any person death, or hurt, or wrongful restraint, or fear
of death, or of hurt, or of wrongful restraint, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for
a term which may extend to five years, and shall also be liable to fine.