BNSS Section 324 - Adjournment of proceeding.

Description of BNSS Section 324 - Adjournment of proceeding.

In every case in which a commission is issued under section 319, the inquiry, trial or other proceeding may be adjourned for a specified time reasonably sufficient for the execution and return of the commission.

Section	Offence	Punishment	Cognizance	Bail	Triable
324(a)	Mischief by causing diminution of supply of water for agricultural purposes, etc.	imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine, or with both	Cognizable	Bailable	Any Magistrate.
324(b)	Mischief by injury to public road, bridge, navigable river, or navigable channel, and rendering it impassable or less safe for travelling or conveying property.	imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine, or with both	Cognizable	Bailable	Any Magistrate.
324(c)	Mischief by causing inundation or obstruction to public drainage attended with damage.	imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine, or with both	Cognizable	Bailable	Any Magistrate.
324(d)	Mischief by destroying or moving or rendering less useful a lighthouse or seamark, or by exhibiting false lights.	Imprisonment for 7 years, or fine, or both.	Cognizable	Bailable	Any Magistrate.
324(e)	Mischief by destroying or moving, etc., a landmark fixed by public authority.	Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both.	Non-cognizable	Bailable	Any Magistrate.
324(f)	Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to cause damage to an amount of 100 rupees or upwards, or, in case of agricultural produce, 10 rupees or upwards.	Imprisonment for 7 years and fine.	Cognizable	Bailable	Magistrate of the first class.
324(g)	Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to destroy a house, etc.	Imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for 10 years and fine.	Cognizable	Non bailable	Court of Session.