Which one of the following is not correct with respect to the offence of mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to destroy house?

The offence of "mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to destroy house, etc." is defined under Section 436 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). According to the First Schedule of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), the legal characteristics of this offence are as follows:

• Punishment: Imprisonment for life, or imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
• Cognizability: It is a Cognizable offence, meaning the police can arrest without a warrant.
• Triability: It is triable by the Court of Session.
• Compoundability: It is a Non-compoundable offence.

Since the offence is cognizable, option B, which states it is a "Non-cognizable offence", is the incorrect statement.