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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 374: Unlawful compulsory labor
- Section 336: Act endangering life or personal safety of others
- Section 68: Imprisonment to terminate on payment of fine
- Section 429: Mischief by killing or maiming cattle, etc., of any value or any animal of the value of fifty rupees
- Section 326: Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means -
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