Indian Penal Code, 1860
431. Mischief by injury to public road, bridge, river or
channel
Whoever commits mischief by doing any act which renders or which
he knows to be likely to render any public road, bridge, navigable river or
navigable channel, natural or artificial, impassable or less safe for traveling
or conveying property, shall be punished with imprisonment of either
description for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine, or with
both.