IPC Section 436

Indian Penal Code

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IPCChapter XVII

S. 436

Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent destroy house, etc.

Description

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.

Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to destroy house etc.

Imprisonment for Life, or 10 Years + Fine

Cognizance

Bail

Triable By

Cognizable

Non-Bailable

Court of Session

Composition u/s 320 CrPC

Offence is NOT listed under Compoundable Offences

By Raman Devgan
Updated: 31 Oct 2022
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