Forfeiture of explosives
Section 10 of the Explosives Act, 1884 deals with forfeiture of explosives. When a person is convicted of an offence punishable under this Act, or the rules made under this Act, the court before which he is convicted may direct that the explosive, or ingredient of the explosive, or the substance (if any) in respect of which the offence has been committed, or any part of tha The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1887.
When a person is convicted of an offence punishable under this Act, or the rules made under this Act, the court before which he is convicted may direct that the explosive, or ingredient of the explosive, or the substance (if any) in respect of which the offence has been committed, or any part of that explosive, ingredient or substance, shall, with the receptacles containing the same, be forfeited.
Section 10, The Explosives Act, 1884 (Act 4 of 1884).
Questions about Section 10
What does Section 10 of the Explosives Act deal with?
Section 10 of the Explosives Act is headed "Forfeiture of explosives". When a person is convicted of an offence punishable under this Act, or the rules made under this Act, the court before which he is convicted may direct that the explosive, or ingredient of the explosive, or the substance (if any) in respect of which the offence has been committed, or any part of tha
How do I find court cases under Section 10 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 10, section 10 Explosives Act 1884, section 10 of the Explosives Act. People searching for it also type explosives act chapter 10 08. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 10 of the Explosives Act come into force?
Section 10 of the Explosives Act, cited as Explosives Act 1884 10, 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.
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