Explosives Act, 1884 alongwith Explosives Substances Act, 1908 & Explosives Rules, 2008

This comprehensive volume brings together the Explosives Act, 1884, the Explosive Substances Act, 1908, and the Explosives Rules, 2008 in a single, practitioner-focused reference. Each statutory provision is reproduced alongside clear annotations that explain regulatory obligations for manufacture, import, export, transport, storage (magazines), sale, licensing, and the use of explosives for legitimate purposes such as mining, construction and pyrotechnics. The book decodes application procedures for magazine and manufacturer licences, permitted quantities, classification of explosive substances, inspection and sampling powers of authorities, and the statutory framework for blasting operations and safety zones. It also explains criminal offences, defences, sentencing norms, and investigative procedures relevant to explosive-related incidents. Practical resources — model licence and application forms, sample inspection checklists, safety-compliance templates and sample prosecution/defence pleadings — make this edition immediately useful to compliance officers, mine and construction managers, police and forensic teams, and legal practitioners. Carefully indexed for quick lookup, this edition converts technical and legal complexity into operational guidance to help stakeholders meet statutory safety obligations and manage legal risk effectively.