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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.
Related Sections
- Section 227: Violation of condition of remission of punishment
- Section 153: Wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot-if rioting be committed-if not committed
- Section 360: Kidnapping from India
- Section 53A: Construction of reference to transportation
- Section 432: Mischief by causing inundation or obstruction to public drainage attended with damage
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