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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 11: Person
- Section 187: Omission to assist public servant when bound by law to give assistance
- Section 398: Attempt to commit robbery or dacoity when armed with deadly weapon
- Section 221: Intentional omission to apprehend on the part of public servant bound to apprehend
- Section 407: Criminal breach of trust by carrier, etc
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