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Section 438Chapter XVII

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

OF OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY

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 140[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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