# The Arms Act, 1959, Section 39: Previous sanction of the district magistrate necessary in certain cases

- Act: The Arms Act, 1959 (Act 54 of 1959)
- In force from: 1962-10-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/arms-act/section/39/

## Text

No prosecution shall be instituted against any person in respect of any offence under section 3 without the previous sanction of the district magistrate.

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