Repeal of Act 11 of 1878
Section 46 of the Arms Act, 1959 deals with repeal of Act 11 of 1878. The Indian Arms Act, 1878 (11 of 1878), is hereby repealed. The Act came into force on 01 Oct 1962.
(1) The Indian Arms Act, 1878 (11 of 1878), is hereby repealed.
(2) Notwithstanding the repeal of the Indian Arms Act, 1878 (11 of 1878), and without prejudice to the provisions of sections 6 and 24 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 (10 of 1897), every licence granted or renewed under the first-mentioned Act and in force immediately before the commencement of this Act shall, unless sooner revoked, continue in force after such commencement for the unexpired portion of the period for which it has been granted or renewed.
Section 46, The Arms Act, 1959 (Act 54 of 1959).
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Questions about Section 46
What does Section 46 of the Arms Act deal with?
Section 46 of the Arms Act is headed "Repeal of Act 11 of 1878". The Indian Arms Act, 1878 (11 of 1878), is hereby repealed.
How do I find court cases under Section 46 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 46, section 46 Arms Act, section 46 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 46 of the Arms Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on General Clauses Act 6 (Effect of repeal), General Clauses Act 24 (Continuation of orders, etc., issued under enactments repealed and re-enacted), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 46 of the Arms Act come into force?
Section 46 of the Arms Act, cited as Arms Act 46, 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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