September 13, 2026

Section 4 – PDPPA: Mischief by Fire or Explosive Substance

Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984 — back to Table of Contents

Section 4. Mischief causing damage to public property by fire or explosive substance

Whoever commits an offence under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) of section 3 by fire or explosive substance shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than one year, but which may extend to ten years and with fine:

Provided that the court may, for special reasons to be recorded in its judgment, award a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than one year.