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TypeBare Act JurisdictionCentral Government

The Indian Penal Code 1860 Section 438

PUNISHMENT FOR THE MISCHIEF DESCRIBED IN SECTION 437 COMMITTED BY FIRE OR EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCE Whoever commits, or

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The Indian Penal Code 1860 Section 438 is part of The Indian Penal Code 1860 - PUNISHMENT FOR THE MISCHIEF DESCRIBED IN SECTION 437 COMMITTED BY FIRE OR EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCE Whoever commits, or. Read the section text below and explore Indian court judgments that cite it.

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Section Text

SECTION 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 imprisonment of life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

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