Penal Code, 1860–Sec. 436–Conviction–Applicability of Section–Appellant set fire the Jhupas situated in the field–No reliable and trustworthy evidence of assessment of damage–Offence of mischief by fire would be held to be committed if the fire is caused to any building, which is ordinarily used as a place of worship or a human dwelling or as a place for the custody of property–All the ingredients are absent in the instant case–Sec. 436 cannot be made applicable.


