IPC Section 438

Indian Penal Code

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IPCChapter XVII

S. 438

Punishment for the mischief described in section 437 committed by fire or explosive substance

Description

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

Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

The mischief described in the last section when committed by fire or any explosive substance

Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine

Cognizance

Bail

Triable By

Cognizable

Non-Bailable

Court of Session

Composition u/s 320 CrPC

Offence is NOT listed under Compoundable Offences

By Raman Devgan
Updated: 31 Oct 2022
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