Section 9B of EA, 1884 : Section 9B: Punishment For Certain Offences

Explanation using Example

Imagine a factory owner, Mr. Kumar, who has a license to manufacture industrial-grade explosives for mining operations. Despite the conditions of his license specifying a maximum quantity of explosives that can be stored on-site, Mr. Kumar decides to exceed this limit to meet a sudden spike in demand.

During a routine inspection, authorities discover that Mr. Kumar has stored twice the permitted amount of explosives. Since this storage is in contravention of the conditions of his license (as per Section 5 rules), Mr. Kumar faces legal action under Section 9B of The Explosives Act, 1884.

As per the provisions of Section 9B(1)(b), Mr. Kumar could be penalized with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with a fine which may extend to three thousand rupees, or with both, for possessing explosives beyond the licensed quantity.