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s 438Punishment for mischief described in section 437 committed by fire or explosive substances

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.

Punishment for intentionally running vessel aground or ashore with intent to commit theft etc.