In the case of importation by air in contravention of Section 6 of the Explosives Act, 1884, who are…
Section 9B(2) applies the same rule to importation by air: the owner and the master of the aircraft are "each" punishable, in the absence of reasonable excuse, with fine up…
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In the case of importation by air in contravention of Section 6 of the Explosives Act, 1884, who are each liable to a fine up to five thousand rupees in the absence of reasonable excuse?
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Section 9B(2) applies the same rule to importation by air: the owner and the master of the aircraft are "each" punishable, in the absence of reasonable excuse, with fine up to five thousand rupees. The consignor and consignee are not the persons it names.