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The Explosives Act, 1884

Repealed

In force From 01 Jul 1887 Act 4 of 1884 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 4 of 1884 Ministry Commerce and Industry Enacted 26 Feb 1884 In force 01 Jul 1887 Instruments 14

Section 3 of the Explosives Act, 1884 deals with repealed. [Repeal of portions of Act 12 of 1875.] Rep. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1887.

[Repeal of portions of Act 12 of 1875.] Rep. by the Indian Ports Act, 1889 (10 of 1889), s. 2 and the Second Schedule.

Section 3, The Explosives Act, 1884 (Act 4 of 1884).

Made under this section, and citing it

14 instruments name this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.

All subordinate legislation

Questions about Section 3

What does Section 3 of the Explosives Act deal with?

Section 3 of the Explosives Act is headed "Repealed". [Repeal of portions of Act 12 of 1875.] Rep.

How do I find court cases under Section 3 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 3, section 3 Explosives Act 1884, section 3 of the Explosives Act. People searching for it also type explosives act 3 bg3 and explosive act 3 5. 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 3 of the Explosives Act, and has it changed?

14 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently 3_GSR 148 (E)-25.02.2019 (2019), then 4_GSR 44(E)-23.01.2019 (2019).

When did Section 3 of the Explosives Act come into force?

Section 3 of the Explosives Act, cited as Explosives Act 1884 3, 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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