PRINCIPLE: When any person with an intention to cause damage to the public or to any person, causes destruction of any property, he is said to have committed the offence of mischief.

FACTS: The workers of Ubzuki Mobiles went on strike for the non-payment of bonus to them. In order to force the management to pay the bonus, one of the workers, Mr. X threw a stone with full force and damaged the premises of the company. Did X commit any offence?

X committed the offence of mischief.

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As X was on strike with other workers to get their demands fulfilled, he didn't commit any offence.

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X was right as the management was not fulfilling their legitimate demands and this was the only way to make their voice heard.

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X didn't commit any offence, as the labour laws of India allow the workers to get their legitimate demands fulfilled from the management. X is, therefore immune from any legal action.

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Solution

The correct option is D X committed the offence of mischief.
A specific injury or damage caused by another person's action or inaction. In Civil Law, a person who suffered physical injury due to the Negligence of another person could allege mischief in a lawsuit in tort. It is distinct from malicious mischief, which is a criminal act usually involving reckless or intentional behaviour such as Vandalism. Hence, X has committed the offence of mischief.

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