Learn about IPC Section 427 – Mischief causing damage of fifty rupees or more . Understand its definition, essential ingredients, punishment, and real-life examples under Indian Penal Code. Mischief causing damage to the amount of fifty rupees. Previous Next. Whoever commits mischief and thereby causes loss or damage to the amount of fifty rupees or upwards, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. IPC Section 427 vs BNS Section 324: With the implementation of the Bharatiya Nyay Samhita (BNS), 2023 on July 1, 2024, the Indian Penal Code ( IPC ), 1860 has been replaced. One significant change is the transformation of IPC Section 427 into BNS Section 324. This article provides a detailed comparison, covering their provisions, punishments, sub-sections, and relevance to legal proceedings.