346. Whoever removes, destroys, defaces or adds to any property mark, intending or knowing it to be likely that he may thereby cause injury to any person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 346: Tampering with property mark with intent to cause injury
Chapter XVIII — Of Offences Relating to Documents and to Property Marks
Source: official text of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Ministry of Home Affairs).