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, or by fixing any notice, poster or banner, or by any other means, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to fifty 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 to give publicity to any cause or hearing, such other person or the person who is causing to exhibit the notice, poster or banner, shall, unless he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or consent, be deemed to be guilty of such offence.