Section 4

Prohibition of use of white phosphorus in manufacture of matches.

The White Phosphorus Matches Prohibition Act, 1913

  • Act 5 of 1913
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of States
About this Act

An Act to prohibit the importation, manufacture and sale of matches made with white phosphorus.

All sections
    (1) No person shall use white phosphorus in the manufacture of matches.
     (2) Any person who uses, or permits the use by any person under his control of, white phosphorus in the manufacture of matches, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to two hundred rupees.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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