Any person who makes or knowingly has in his possession or under his control any explosive substance, under such circumstances as to give rise to a reasonable suspicion that he is not making it or does not have it in his possession or under his control for a lawful object, shall, unless he can show that he made it or had it in his possession or under his control for a lawful object, be punishable with transportation for a term which may extend to fourteen years, to which fine may be added, or with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years, to which fine may be added. 2*
Section 5: Punishment for making or possessing explosives under suspicious circumstances
The India-Explosive-Substances-Act-1908.State Act of Chhattisgarh · Act 6 of 1908
Where this provision sits
| Act | The India-Explosive-Substances-Act-1908. |
|---|---|
| Section | 5 |
| Marginal note | Punishment for making or possessing explosives under suspicious circumstances |
| Jurisdiction | State of Chhattisgarh |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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