Short title, extent and application
Section 1 of the Explosive Substances Act, 1908 deals with short title, extent and application. This Act may be called the Explosive Substances Act, 1908. The Act came into force on 08 Jun 1908.
(1) This Act may be called the Explosive Substances Act, 1908.
1 [(2) It extends to the whole of India 2 *** and applies also to citizens of India 3 [outside India].]
Section 1, The Explosive Substances Act, 1908 (Act 6 of 1908).
Questions about Section 1
What does Section 1 of the Explosive Substances Act deal with?
Section 1 of the Explosive Substances Act is headed "Short title, extent and application". This Act may be called the Explosive Substances Act, 1908.
How do I find court cases under Section 1 of the Explosive Substances Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Explosive Substances Act 1, section 1 Explosive Substances Act, section 1 of the Explosive Substances Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 1 of the Explosive Substances Act come into force?
Section 1 of the Explosive Substances Act, cited as Explosive Substances Act 1, came into force on 08 Jun 1908, having been enacted on 08 Jun 1908. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 4. Punishment for attempt to cause explosion, or for making or keeping explosive with intent to endanger life or property201 words
- 2. Definition164 words
- 5. Punishment for making or possessing explosives under suspicious circumstances141 words
- 3. Punishment for causing explosion likely to endanger life or property122 words
- 6. Punishment of abettors49 words
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