Licence for the shortening of guns or conversion of imitation firearms into firearms
Section 6 of the Arms Act, 1959 deals with licence for the shortening of guns or conversion of imitation firearms into firearms. No person shall shorten the barrel of a firearm or convert an imitation firearm into a firearm [or convert from any category of firearms mentioned in the Arms Rules, 2016 into any other category of firearms] unless he holds in this behalf a licence issued in accordance with the provisions of this Ac The Act came into force on 01 Oct 1962.
No person shall shorten the barrel of a firearm or convert an imitation firearm into a firearm 1[or convert from any category of firearms mentioned in the Arms Rules, 2016 into any other category of firearms] unless he holds in this behalf a licence issued in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder.
Explanation.In this section, the expression "imitation firearm" means anything which has the appearance of being a firearm, whether it is capable of discharging any shot, bullet or other missile or not.
Section 6, The Arms Act, 1959 (Act 54 of 1959).
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Questions about Section 6
What does Section 6 of the Arms Act deal with?
Section 6 of the Arms Act is headed "Licence for the shortening of guns or conversion of imitation firearms into firearms". No person shall shorten the barrel of a firearm or convert an imitation firearm into a firearm [or convert from any category of firearms mentioned in the Arms Rules, 2016 into any other category of firearms] unless he holds in this behalf a licence issued in accordance with the provisions of this Ac
How do I find court cases under Section 6 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 6, section 6 Arms Act, section 6 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 6 of the Arms Act, and has it changed?
4 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it. 2 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently Arms Rules, 2016 (2016), then G.S.R. 701(E) dated 15/07/2019 on Arms Rules 2016 (2016).
When did Section 6 of the Arms Act come into force?
Section 6 of the Arms Act, cited as Arms Act 6, 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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