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Section 436 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
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 152[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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- Section 413: Habitually dealing in stolen property
- Section 188: Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant
- Section 3: Punishment of offences committed beyond but which by law may be tried within India
- Section 201: Causing disappearance of evidence of offence, or giving false information to screen offender
- Section 187: Omission to assist public servant when bound by law to give assistance
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