Section 489 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 View Chapter 18

Tampering with property mark with intent to cause injury.

Of Property and Other Marks

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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.]