| Category of Bare Act | Name of the Act | Year of Promulgation |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Laws | Indian Penal Code | 1860 |
| Act Number | Enactment Date | Chapter Number |
| 45 | 06.10.1860 | 17 |
| Chapter Title | Sub-Chapter | Legislated by |
| Of Offence Against Property | - | Parliament of India |
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).
| Offence Description | Punishment provided | Cognizable/Non-Cognizable |
|---|---|---|
| The mischief described in the last section when committed by fire or any explosive substance. | Imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for 10 years, and fine. | Cognizable |
| Bailable/Non-Bailable | Trial Court Details | Compoundable/Non-Compoundable |
| Non-Bailable | Court of Session. | Non-Compoundable |
| Compoundable by Whom | Concerned Ministry | Concerned Department |
| Non-Compoundable | Ministry of Home Affairs | Department of Internal Security |