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Section 438 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
438. Punishment for the mischief described in section 437 committed by fire or explosive substance
Whoever commits, or attempts to commit, by fire or any explosive substance, such mischief as is described in the last preceding section, shall be punished with 152[imprisonment for life], or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Related Sections
- Section 181: False statement on oath or affirmation to public servant or person authorized to administer an oath or affirmation
- Section 117: Abetting commission of offence by the public or by more than ten persons
- Section 35: When such an act is criminal by reason of its being done with a criminal knowledge or intention
- Section 131: Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty
- Section 337: Causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others
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