Penalty for causing damage by fire or explosive substance.

Whoever commits any damaging act by fire or explosive substance, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term, which shall not be less than one year, but which may extend to two years and shall also be liable to fine, which may extend to Rs. 3,00,000: Provided that the court may, for special reasons, to be recorded in writing in the judgment, award a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than one year.