Section 425 of the IPC defines Mischief. It involves causing destruction to property, or any such change in property or in the situation thereof as destroys or diminishes its value or utility, or affects it injuriously, with intent to cause, or knowing that one is likely to cause, wrongful loss or damage to the public or to any person. Causing cattle to enter and damage crops perfectly fits this definition.
"A" causes cattle to enter upon a field belonging to "Z", intending to cause and knowing that he is likely to cause damage to "Z"s crop. "A" has committed the offence of
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