Indian Penal Code, 1860
Whoever commits mischief to any decked vessel or any vessel of a burden of twenty tons or upwards, intending to destroy or render unsafe, or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby destroy or render unsafe, that vessel, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 2. Subs, by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and Sch, for "transportation for life". 438. Punishment for the mischief described in section 437 committed by fire or explosive substance. 438. Punishment for the mischief described in section 437 committed by fire or explosive substance.--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 [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.