Which one of the following is not correct with respect to the offence

Which one of the following is not correct with respect to the offence of mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to destroy house?

[amp_mcq option1=”Imprisonment for life or imprisonment for 10 years and fine” option2=”Non-cognizable offence” option3=”Triable by Court of Sessions” option4=”Non-compoundable offence” correct=”option2″]

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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2019

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The offence of mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to destroy a house (Section 436 IPC) is a serious offence. As per the First Schedule of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC), this offence is classified as Cognizable, Non-bailable, Triable by Court of Session, and Non-compoundable. Therefore, the statement that it is a Non-cognizable offence is incorrect.

– Section 436 IPC deals with mischief by fire or explosive substance intending to destroy a house, etc.
– The punishment under Section 436 is imprisonment for life or imprisonment for 10 years and fine (Statement A is correct).
– Classification under CrPC: Cognizable, Non-bailable, Triable by Court of Session, Non-compoundable.

Statement A correctly lists the punishment. Statement C correctly states it is triable by the Court of Sessions. Statement D correctly states it is non-compoundable. Statement B incorrectly states it is non-cognizable; it is a cognizable offence, meaning a police officer can arrest without a warrant.

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