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IPC Section 438. Punishment for the mischief described in section 437 committed by fire or explosive substance


 
Category of Bare Act Name of the Act Year of Promulgation
Criminal Laws Indian Penal Code 1860
Act Number Enactment Date Chapter Number
45 06.10.1860 17
Chapter Title Sub-Chapter Legislated by
Of Offence Against Property - Parliament of India

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 1 [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

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1. Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 1-1-1956).

Offence Description Punishment provided Cognizable/Non-Cognizable
The mischief described in the last section when committed by fire or any explosive substance. Imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for 10 years, and fine. Cognizable
Bailable/Non-Bailable Trial Court Details Compoundable/Non-Compoundable
Non-Bailable Court of Session. Non-Compoundable
Compoundable by Whom Concerned Ministry Concerned Department
Non-Compoundable Ministry of Home Affairs Department of Internal Security
 

 
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