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SECTION 437 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Mischief with intent to destroy or make unsafe a decked vessel or one of twenty tons burden


Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


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  1. IPC 437 in Simple Words
  2. IPC Section 437 related FAQs
Whoever commits mischief to any decked vessel or any vessel of a burden of twenty tons or upwards, intending to destroy or render unsafe, or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby destroy or render unsafe, that vessel, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.



IPC 437 in Simple Words

If someone intentionally damages or makes an intended decked vessel or a vessel with a burden of twenty tons or more unsafe, they shall be punished with imprisonment of up to ten years and also be fined.


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Offence : Mischief with intent to destroy or make unsafe A decked vessel or a vessel of 20 tones burden


Punishment : 10 Years + Fine


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Non-Bailable


Triable : Court of Session



Anyone who commits mischief on a decked vessel (or any vessel with a load of 20 tons or more) intending to destroy it or make it unsafe, or knowing that this is likely to happen, will be punished by imprisonment for up to 10 years.





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Frequently Asked Questions


Is Section 437 bailable or not?

Section 437, subsection 1 Bail may be granted to anyone accused or suspected of committing an offence that is not bailable, who has been detained by the police officer in charge of their police station without a warrant or who has appeared in court other than at the High Court or Court of Session. 15 Dec 2022


What is the difference between Section 437 and 439?

In plain English, Section 437 is concerned with bailing out of jail in cases where bailing is a right. Section 439 is concerned with bailing out of jail in cases where bailing is not a right.


What is Section 438 in IPC?

Anyone who attempts or commits such an act of mischief by means of fire or explosive substances as described in the previous section. The punishment is life imprisonment. Or with either type of imprisonment for a period that may extend up to ten year, as well as a fine.