Punishment for knowingly purchasing arms, etc., from unlicensed person or for delivering arms, etc., to person not entitled to possess the same
Section 29 of the Arms Act, 1959 deals with punishment for knowingly purchasing arms, etc., from unlicensed person or for delivering arms, etc., to person not entitled to possess the same. Whoever― (a) purchases any firearms or any other arms of such class or description as may be prescribed or any ammunition from any other person knowing that such other person is not licensed or authorised under section 5; The Act came into force on 01 Oct 1962.
Whoever―
(a) purchases any firearms or any other arms of such class or description as may be prescribed or any ammunition from any other person knowing that such other person is not licensed or authorised under section 5; or
(b) delivers any arms or ammunition into the possession of another person without previously ascertaining that such other person is entitled by virtue of this Act or any other law for the time being in force to have, and is not prohibited by this Act or such other law from having, in his possession the same;
shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 1 [three years, or with fine, or with both.]
Section 29, The Arms Act, 1959 (Act 54 of 1959).
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Questions about Section 29
What does Section 29 of the Arms Act deal with?
Section 29 of the Arms Act is headed "Punishment for knowingly purchasing arms, etc., from unlicensed person or for delivering arms, etc., to person not entitled to possess the same". Whoever― (a) purchases any firearms or any other arms of such class or description as may be prescribed or any ammunition from any other person knowing that such other person is not licensed or authorised under section 5;
How do I find court cases under Section 29 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 29, section 29 Arms Act, section 29 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 29 of the Arms Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 5 (Licence for manufacture, sale, etc., of arms and ammunition), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 29 of the Arms Act come into force?
Section 29 of the Arms Act, cited as Arms Act 29, 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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