Abetment and attempts
Section 12 of the Explosives Act, 1884 deals with abetment and attempts. Whoever abets, within the meaning of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), the commission of an offence punishable under this Act, or the rules made under this Act, or attempts to commit. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1887.
Whoever abets, within the meaning of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), the commission of an offence punishable under this Act, or the rules made under this Act, or attempts to commit. any such offence and in such attempt does any act towards the commission of the same, shall be punished as if he had committed the offence.
Section 12, The Explosives Act, 1884 (Act 4 of 1884).
Questions about Section 12
What does Section 12 of the Explosives Act deal with?
Section 12 of the Explosives Act is headed "Abetment and attempts". Whoever abets, within the meaning of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), the commission of an offence punishable under this Act, or the rules made under this Act, or attempts to commit.
How do I find court cases under Section 12 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 12, section 12 Explosives Act 1884, section 12 of the Explosives Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 12 of the Explosives Act come into force?
Section 12 of the Explosives Act, cited as Explosives Act 1884 12, 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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