Punishment for the mischief described in section 437 committed by fire or explosive substance
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Summary
Committing or attempting the specific mischief described earlier by using fire or any explosive substance attracts severe punishment: life imprisonment, or imprisonment (rigorous or simple) for up to ten years, and a fine. It applies whenever the prohibited damage is caused or attempted by fire or explosives.
Example
Ravi sets fire to a neighbour's storage room intending to destroy it. Because the damage was by fire, he can be punished with life imprisonment, or up to ten years' imprisonment (rigorous or simple) and a fine under this provision.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever 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 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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