Indian Penal Code, 1860
435. Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to
cause damage to amount of one hundred or (in case of agricultural produce) ten
rupees
Whoever commits mischief by fire or any explosive substance
intending to cause, or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby cause,
damage to any property to the amount of one hundred rupees or upwards 153[or
(where the property is agricultural produce) ten rupees or upwards], shall be
punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to
seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.