Mischief causing damage to the amount of fifty rupees.— 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. 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. Learn everything you need to know about Section 427 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which concerns damage to property . This article covers the legal provisions, punishments, relevant case laws, and the role of an experienced Indian lawyer in dealing with such cases.