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Section 436 Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860

Section 436 Indian Penal Code

Section 436 of the Indian Penal Code 1860 is about Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to destroy house, etc. It is under ‘Of Mischief’ of CHAPTER XVII (OF OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY) of the Code.

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 1 [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.

See also  Section 188 Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860

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