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SHORT ANSWER: The penalty for defacing public property with posters can include fines and imprisonment. DETAILS: - Under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section 425, defacing property is considered mischief. - The punishment can be imprisonment for up to 2 years or a fine, or both. - Additionally, under the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984, the penalty can be more severe. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - Imprisonment for up to 2 years or a fine, or both. - Under the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, higher fines and longer imprisonment may apply. SOURCE: - Indian Penal Code (IPC), Section 425; Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984.
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