Penalty for maliciously wasting energy or injuring works

Penalty for maliciously wasting energy or injuring works.--Whoever maliciously causes energy to be wasted or diverted or, with intent to cut off the supply of energy, cuts or injures or attempts to cut or injure, any electric supply-line or works, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.