Short title
Section 1 of the Explosives Act, 1884 deals with short title. This Act may be called the Explosives Act, 1884; The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1887.
(1) This Act may be called the 1*** Explosives Act, 1884; and
(2) Local extent.--It extends to whole India 2**
Section 1, The Explosives Act, 1884 (Act 4 of 1884).
Made under this section, and citing it
1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
Questions about Section 1
What does Section 1 of the Explosives Act deal with?
Section 1 of the Explosives Act is headed "Short title". This Act may be called the Explosives Act, 1884;
How do I find court cases under Section 1 of the Explosives 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: Explosives Act 1884 1, section 1 Explosives Act 1884, section 1 of the Explosives Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 1 of the Explosives Act, and has it changed?
One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently No.26(10)/2012-Expls dated 04.06.2013 regarding delegation of powers to JS(Expls) under the Explosives Act/Rules (2013).
When did Section 1 of the Explosives Act come into force?
Section 1 of the Explosives Act, cited as Explosives Act 1884 1, came into force on 01 Jul 1887, having been enacted on 26 Feb 1884. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
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