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, if he is not sentenced to imprisonment for life, 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 30 December 2025.
Timeline 3 versions
- 30 March 1987 Enacted
- 1 January 2020 Act 15 of 2019
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