Definitions
Section 2 of the Inflammable Substances Act, 1952 deals with definitions. In this Act,-- (a) "dangerously inflammable substance" means any liquid or other substance declared to be dangerously inflammable by this Act; The Act came into force on 06 Mar 1952.
In this Act,--
(a) "dangerously inflammable substance" means any liquid or other substance declared to be dangerously inflammable by this Act;
(b) "Petroleum Act" means the Petroleum Act, 1934 (30 of 1934).
Section 2, The Inflammable Substances Act, 1952 (Act 20 of 1952).
Made under this section, and citing it
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Questions about Section 2
What does Section 2 of the Inflammable Substances Act deal with?
Section 2 of the Inflammable Substances Act is headed "Definitions". In this Act,-- (a) "dangerously inflammable substance" means any liquid or other substance declared to be dangerously inflammable by this Act;
How do I find court cases under Section 2 of the Inflammable Substances 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: Inflammable Substances Act 2, section 2 Inflammable Substances Act, section 2 of the Inflammable Substances 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 2 of the Inflammable Substances Act, and has it changed?
The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there is one: most recently 5_GSR 1094(E)-08.11.2018 (2018).
When did Section 2 of the Inflammable Substances Act come into force?
Section 2 of the Inflammable Substances Act, cited as Inflammable Substances Act 2, came into force on 06 Mar 1952, having been enacted on 06 Mar 1952. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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