IPC 438Chapter XVII · Of MischiefNow BNS 327(2)

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

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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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Punishment
Imprisonment for life, up to 10 years, fine (no stated ceiling)
Cognizable
Cognizable
Bailable
Non-bailable
Compoundable
Not compoundable
Triable by
Court of Session
  • Cognizable — Police may arrest without a warrant
  • Non-bailable — Bail is at the court's discretion

From the First Schedule to the BNSS (the CrPC's, for IPC offences)

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IPC 438BNS 327(2)

327(2)

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  1. 1955SubstitutedIn force from:

    By: Act 26 of 1955

    With effect from 1-1-1956.

    The text this replaced

    transportation for life

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