IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 433 IPC

Mischief by destroying, moving or rendering less useful a light-house or sea-mark

Offence

Whoever commits mischief by destroying or moving any light-house or other light used as a sea-mark, or any sea-mark or buoy or other thing placed as a guide for navigators, or by any act which renders any such light-house, sea-mark, buoy or other such thing as aforesaid less useful as a guide for navigators,

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: seven years.
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FAQ — Section 433 IPC

Section 433 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Mischief by destroying, moving or rendering less useful a light-house or sea-mark”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both.

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