Arrest and searches

Q: When did Section 37 of the Arms Act come into force?

Section 37 of the Arms Act, cited as Arms Act 37, 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 37 of the Arms Act, 1959 deals with arrest and searches. Save as otherwise provided in this Act,―, (a) all arrests and searches made under this Act or under any rules made thereunder shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the [Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974)], relating respectively to arrests and searches made under that Co The Act came into force on 01 Oct 1962.

Save as otherwise provided in this Act,―,
(a) all arrests and searches made under this Act or under any rules made thereunder shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the ¹ [Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974)], relating respectively to arrests and searches made under that Code;
(b) any person arrested and any arms or ammunition seized under this Act by a person not being a magistrate or a police officer shall be delivered without delay to the officer in charge of the nearest police station and that officer shall―
(i) either release that person on his executing a bond with or without sureties to appear before a magistrate and keep the things seized in his custody till the appearance of that person before the magistrate, or
(ii) should that person fail to execute the bond and to furnish, if so required, sufficient sureties, produce that person and those things without delay before the magistrate.
Section 37, The Arms Act, 1959 (Act 54 of 1959).

Questions about Section 37

What does Section 37 of the Arms Act deal with?

Section 37 of the Arms Act is headed "Arrest and searches". Save as otherwise provided in this Act,―, (a) all arrests and searches made under this Act or under any rules made thereunder shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the [Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974)], relating respectively to arrests and searches made under that Co

How do I find court cases under Section 37 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 37, section 37 Arms Act, section 37 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 37 of the Arms Act come into force?

Section 37 of the Arms Act, cited as Arms Act 37, 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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