Whoever commits or attempts to commit by fire or any explosive substance, such mischief as is described in section 437, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 10 years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Section history
Section 438 — Punishment for the mischief described in section 437 when committed by fire or any explosive substance
As in force on 1 February 2008.
Timeline 3 versions
- 30 March 1987 Enacted
- 1 February 2008 You are here
- 1 January 2020 Act 15 of 2019
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