433. Mischief by destroying, moving or rendering less useful lighthouse or seamark

Whoever commits mischief by -

destroying or moving any lighthouse or other light used as a sea-mark, or any sea-mark, buoy or other thing placed as a guide for navigators; or

any act which renders any such lighthouse, sea-mark, buoy, or other such thing as aforesaid less useful as a guide for navigators, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 7 years and with whipping with not less than 4 strokes.

destroying or moving any landmark fixed by the authority of a public servant; or a

any act which renders such landmark less useful as such, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years and whipping with not less than 4 strokes.