Search and seizure by magistrate
Section 22 of the Arms Act, 1959 deals with search and seizure by magistrate. Whenever any magistrate has reason to believe-- (a) that any person residing within the local limits of his jurisdiction has in his possession any arms or ammunition for any unlawful purpose, or (b) that such person cannot be left in the possession of any arms or ammunition without danger to the pub The Act came into force on 01 Oct 1962.
(1) Whenever any magistrate has reason to believe--
(a) that any person residing within the local limits of his jurisdiction has in his possession any arms or ammunition for any unlawful purpose, or
(b) that such person cannot be left in the possession of any arms or ammunition without danger to the public peace or safety,
the magistrate may, after having recorded the reasons for his belief, cause a search to be made of the house or premises occupied by such person or in which the magistrate has reason to believe that such arms or ammunition are or is to be found and may have such arms or ammunition, if any, seized and detain the same in safe custody for such period as he thinks necessary, although that person may be entitled by virtue of this Act or any other law for the time being in force to have the same in his possession.
(2) Every search under this section shall be conducted by or in the presence of a magistrate or by or in the presence of some officer specially empowered in this behalf by the Central Government.
Section 22, The Arms Act, 1959 (Act 54 of 1959).
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Questions about Section 22
What does Section 22 of the Arms Act deal with?
Section 22 of the Arms Act is headed "Search and seizure by magistrate". Whenever any magistrate has reason to believe-- (a) that any person residing within the local limits of his jurisdiction has in his possession any arms or ammunition for any unlawful purpose, or (b) that such person cannot be left in the possession of any arms or ammunition without danger to the pub
How do I find court cases under Section 22 of the Arms Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Arms Act 22, section 22 Arms Act, section 22 of the Arms Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 22 of the Arms Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it. One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently Empowering CAPFs Officers and SOs under Arms Act (2010).
When did Section 22 of the Arms Act come into force?
Section 22 of the Arms Act, cited as Arms Act 22, came into force on 01 Oct 1962, having been enacted on 23 Dec 1959. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 25. Punishment for certain offences1755 words
- 2. Definitions and interpretation734 words
- 44. Power to make rules681 words
- 24A. Prohibition as to possession of notified arms in disturbed areas, etc618 words
- 17. Variation, suspension and revocation of licences579 words
- 24B. Prohibition as to carrying of notified arms in or through public places in disturbed areas etc560 words
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