Penalty for defacement of property

Penalty for defacement of property. —

1. (1) Whoever defaces any property in public view by writing or marking with ink, chalk, paint or any other material, except for the purpose of indicating the name and address of the owner or occupier of such property, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.
2. (2) Where any offence committed under sub-section
3. (1) is for the benefit of some other person or a company or other association of persons (whether incorporated or not), then, such person and every person in charge of any company or association shall be deemed to be guilty of such offence, unless he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or consent.