Indian Penal Code (IPC) S. 438. Punishment for the mischief described in Section 437 committed by fire or explosive substance.
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 [i][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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Cognizable or not? |
Cognizable |
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Whether Bailable? |
Non-bailable |
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Compoundable or not? |
Not compoundable |
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Triable by whom? |
Court of Session |
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[i] Substituted by Act 26 of 1955, S. 117 and Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 1-1-1956).
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