Power to arrest without warrant persons committing dangerous offences
Section 13 of the Explosives Act, 1884 deals with power to arrest without warrant persons committing dangerous offences. Whoever is found committing any act for which he is punishable under this Act or the rules under this Act, and which tends to cause explosion or fire in or about any place where an explosive is manufactured or stored, or any railway or port, or any carriage, [aircraft or vessel], may be apprehended The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1887.
Whoever is found committing any act for which he is punishable under this Act or the rules under this Act, and which tends to cause explosion or fire in or about any place where an explosive is manufactured or stored, or any railway or port, or any carriage, 1[aircraft or vessel], may be apprehended without a warrant by a Police-officer, or by the occupier of, or the agent or servant of, or other person authorised by the occupier of, that place, or by any agent or servant of, or other person authorised by, the railway administration or 2[conservator of the port or officer in charge of the air port], and be removed from the place where he is arrested and conveyed as soon as conveniently may be before a Magistrate.
Section 13, The Explosives Act, 1884 (Act 4 of 1884).
Questions about Section 13
What does Section 13 of the Explosives Act deal with?
Section 13 of the Explosives Act is headed "Power to arrest without warrant persons committing dangerous offences". Whoever is found committing any act for which he is punishable under this Act or the rules under this Act, and which tends to cause explosion or fire in or about any place where an explosive is manufactured or stored, or any railway or port, or any carriage, [aircraft or vessel], may be apprehended
How do I find court cases under Section 13 of the Explosives Act?
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When did Section 13 of the Explosives Act come into force?
Section 13 of the Explosives Act, cited as Explosives Act 1884 13, 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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