Punishment for subsequent offences

Q: When did Section 31 of the Arms Act come into force?

Section 31 of the Arms Act, cited as Arms Act 31, 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.

In force From 01 Oct 1962 Act 54 of 1959 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 54 of 1959 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 23 Dec 1959 In force 01 Oct 1962

Section 31 of the Arms Act, 1959 deals with punishment for subsequent offences. Whoever having been convicted of an offence under this Act is again convicted of an offence under this Act shall be punishable with double the penalty provided for the latter offence. The Act came into force on 01 Oct 1962.

Whoever having been convicted of an offence under this Act is again convicted of an offence under this Act shall be punishable with double the penalty provided for the latter offence.
Section 31, The Arms Act, 1959 (Act 54 of 1959).

Questions about Section 31

What does Section 31 of the Arms Act deal with?

Section 31 of the Arms Act is headed "Punishment for subsequent offences". Whoever having been convicted of an offence under this Act is again convicted of an offence under this Act shall be punishable with double the penalty provided for the latter offence.

How do I find court cases under Section 31 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 31, section 31 Arms Act, section 31 of the Arms Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 31 of the Arms Act come into force?

Section 31 of the Arms Act, cited as Arms Act 31, 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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