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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 23: Wrongful gain
Section 287: Negligent conduct with respect to machinery
Section 477A: Falsification of accounts
Section 258: Sale of counterfeit Government stamp
Section 288: Negligent conduct with respect to pulling down or repairing buildings

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