Chapter XVII · Of Offences Against Property

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

Section 438 · Pakistan Penal Code

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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.