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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 489D: Making or possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting currency-notes or bank-notes
- Section 215: Taking gift to help to recover stolen property, etc
- Section 220: Commitment for trial or confinement by person having authority who knows that he is acting contrary to law
- Section 422: Dishonestly or fraudulently preventing debt being available for creditors-.
- Section 475: Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 467, or possessing counterfeit marked material
Related Acts
- Farm Laws Repeal Act, 2021
- National Capital Territory of Delhi (Recognition of Property Rights of Residents in Unauthorised Colonies) Act, 2019
- Union Territory Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Act, 2018
- Telecommunications Act, 2023
- Farmers Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020
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