Power to confiscate

Q: When did Section 32 of the Arms Act come into force?

Section 32 of the Arms Act, cited as Arms Act 32, 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 Cited by 1 provision

Section 32 of the Arms Act, 1959 deals with power to confiscate. When any person is convicted under this Act of any offence committed by him in respect of any arms or ammunition, it shall be in the discretion of the convicting court further to direct that the whole or any portion of such arms or ammunition, and any vessel, vehicle or other means of conveyance and The Act came into force on 01 Oct 1962.

(1) When any person is convicted under this Act of any offence committed by him in respect of any arms or ammunition, it shall be in the discretion of the convicting court further to direct that the whole or any portion of such arms or ammunition, and any vessel, vehicle or other means of conveyance and any receptacle or thing containing, or used to conceal, the arms or ammunition shall be confiscated:
Provided that if the conviction is set aside on appeal or otherwise, the order of confiscation shall become void.
(2) An order of confiscation may also be made by the appellate court or by the High Court when exercising its powers of revision.
Section 32, The Arms Act, 1959 (Act 54 of 1959).

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Referred to by 1

s. 21 Deposit of arms, etc., on possession ceasing to be lawful

Questions about Section 32

What does Section 32 of the Arms Act deal with?

Section 32 of the Arms Act is headed "Power to confiscate". When any person is convicted under this Act of any offence committed by him in respect of any arms or ammunition, it shall be in the discretion of the convicting court further to direct that the whole or any portion of such arms or ammunition, and any vessel, vehicle or other means of conveyance and

How do I find court cases under Section 32 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 32, section 32 Arms Act, section 32 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 32 of the Arms Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 32 of the Arms Act come into force?

Section 32 of the Arms Act, cited as Arms Act 32, 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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