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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 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).