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TypeBare Act JurisdictionCentral Government

Explosive Substances Act, 1908

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https://sooperkanoon.com/act/51076

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Explosive Substances Act, 1908 is Central state legislation published on SooperKanoon in full. Use this page to read the bare act and jump to judgments that cite it.

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Preamble1 - Explosive Substances Act, 1908
Section1 - Short Title, Extent and Application
Section2 - Definitions: in This Act
Section3 - Punishment for Causing Explosion Likely to Endanger Life or Property: Any Person Who Unlawfully and Maliciously Causes by
Section4 - Punishment for Attempt to Cause Explosion, or for Making or Keeping Explosive with Intent to Endanger Life or Property: Any Person Who Unlawfully and Maliciously
Section5 - Punishment for Making or Possessing Explosives Under Suspicious Circumstances
Section6 - Punishment of Abettors
Section7 - Restriction on Trial of Offences
Section - Explosive Substances (Amendment) Act, 2001

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What is the Explosive Substances Act, 1908?

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