Indian Penal Code, 1860

Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to destroy house, etc.—

Section

436

Punishment

Life Imprisonment or Imprisonment up to Ten Year(s) + Fine

Cognizable

Cognizable

Bailable

Non-bailable

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Court of Session

Bare Act Text

436. Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to destroy house, etc.— Whoever commits mischief by fire or any explosive substance, intending to cause, or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby cause, the destruction of any building which is ordinarily used as a place of worship or as a human dwelling or as a place for the custody of property, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
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