Sanchi Nona V. Davit Sinno

1914 Present: Lascelles C. J.

SANCHI NONA v. DAVIT SINNO.

278-P. C. Kalutara, 29, 234.

Maiming-Cutting off the tail of a cow-Penal Code, s. 411.

The act of cutting off the tail of a cow is maiming within the meaning of section 411 of the Penal Code,

THE accused was convicted under section 411 of the Penal Code for having cut off the tail of a cow, and sentenced to six weeks' rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 50. He appealed.

E. W. Jayewardene, for appellant, relied on Anthoni Muttu v. Samuel 1 and Hudley v. Appuhamy. 2

No appearance for respondent.

Cur. adv. vult.

March 27, 1914. Lascelles C. J. -

The appellant, who was proved to have cut off the tail of a cow, has been convicted under section 411 of the Penal Code, of the offence of committing mischief by " maiming, " and sentenced to six weeks' rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 50.

On appeal, it was contended on the authority of Anthoni Muttu v. Samuel l and Hudly v. Appuhamy 2 that the act of cutting off the tail of a cow does not constitute the offence of mischief by " maiming. " In the former case the offence was the same as that now under consideration, and in t

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