Section 337 - Mischief by fire or explosive with intent to destroy house, etc.

Whoever commits mischief by fire or an explosive substance intending to cause or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby cause the destruction of any building which is ordinarily used as a place of worship or as a human dwelling or as a place for the custody of property, shall be punished with imprisonment for life or for any less term and shall also be liable to fine.