Section-436 of the Penal Code,1860
The Penal Code, 1860
(ACT NO. XLV OF 1860)
CHAPTER XVII
OF OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY
Of Mischief
Mischief
by fire or explosive substance with intent to destroy house, etc.
436. 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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