Singapore legislation

Section 438

of Penal Code 1871

Section 438

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

Amended by15/2019

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.