Whoever commits, or attempts to commit, by fire or any explosive substance, such mischief as is described in the last preceding section, 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.
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1. Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., for "transportation for
life" (w.e.f. 1-1-1956).
Section 427 Mischief causing damage to the amount of fifty rupees
Section 428 Mischief by killing or maiming animal of the value of ten rupees
Section 430 Mischief by injury to works of irrigation or by wrongfully diverting water
Section 431 Mischief by injury to public road, bridge, river or channel
Section 432 Mischief by causing inundation or obstruction to public drainage attended with damage
Section 433 Mischief by destroying, moving or rendering less useful a light-house or sea-mark
Section 434 Mischief by destroying or moving, etc., a land-mark fixed by public authority
Section 436 Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to destroy house, etc
Section 440 Mischief committed after preparation made for causing death or hurt