Whitesmann's The Arms Act 1959 Bare Act 2027 Edition

OVERVIEW

Whitesmann's The Arms Act, 1959 (54 of 1959) is an authoritative, up-to-date statutory manual published by Whitesmann Publishing Co. Presenting the 2027 Edition (Code A-13), this bare act with short comments provides an accurate, unedited statutory text essential for criminal litigation, firearms licensing, arms manufacturing regulations, and possessory offense trials across India.

This edition fully incorporates key statutory modifications, including The Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019 (48 of 2019, w.e.f. December 14, 2019). It includes The Arms Rules, 2016 (as amended vide G.S.R. 31(E), dt. January 18, 2022, w.e.f. January 20, 2022) along with relevant statutory Notifications, landmark judicial precedents, a comprehensive list of referred cases, and an exhaustive subject index.

As an essential criminal trial desk manual, this best law book India volume serves as an indispensable reference tool for criminal defense lawyers, trial court practitioners, police personnel, judicial officers, candidates seeking a guide for judiciary exam preparation (criminal and special local laws), and law students India studying special criminal enactments.

KEY FEATURES

• Publisher Reputation: Published by Whitesmann Publishing Co., trusted for high-quality legal treatises and statutory reference books.

• Edition & Code: 2027 Edition (Book Code A-13).

• Major Statutory Amendments: Fully updated with The Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019 (48 of 2019).

• Enclosed Subordinate Legislation: Includes complete text of The Arms Rules, 2016 (as amended up to G.S.R. 31(E) dt. January 18, 2022) and official statutory Notifications.

• High-Yield Case References: Contains pre-compiled Landmark Judgments, List of Referred Cases, Short Notes/Comments, and a detailed Subject Index.

• Binding Type: Flexible, durable Paperback edition, designed for easy carry to trial courts and chamber research.

WHAT THIS BOOK COVERS

• The Arms Act, 1959 (54 of 1959) Statutory Text:

  • Definitions, licensing parameters for acquisition, possession, manufacture, sale, and transport of arms and ammunition

  • Provisions relating to prohibited arms, prohibited ammunition, and unlicensed possession

  • Powers of police, search, seizure, detention, and cancellation/suspension of arms licenses

  • Offenses, stringent enhanced penalties, minimum sentences, and trial procedures

• Amending Enactments & Subordinate Legislation:

  • The Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019 (48 of 2019, w.e.f. 14-12-2019)

  • The Arms Rules, 2016 (as amended up to 20-01-2022)

  • Key Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) statutory notifications and circulars

• Judicial Reference Tools:

  • Landmark Judgments on constructive possession, sanction for prosecution, and bail parameters under the Arms Act

  • List of Referred Cases and Subject Index

WHO SHOULD BUY

• Criminal Litigators & Trial Advocates: Lawyers handling bail petitions, trials, and appeals in possessory arms offenses and illegal weapons charges.

• Police & Investigating Officers: Law enforcement personnel executing search warrants, seizures, and drafting chargesheets under the Arms Act.

• Judicial Officers & Magistrates: Judges presiding over sessions and magistrate trials involving firearms and weapons offenses.

• Judiciary Aspirants & Law Students India: Candidates preparing for State Judicial Services (PCS-J), APO examinations, and law scholars studying special penal statutes.

WHY THIS BOOK 

• Comprehensive Single-Volume Coverage: Combines the principal Arms Act, updated 2016 Rules, recent statutory amendments, and relevant notifications in one volume.

• Targeted Short Notes: Concise comments provide quick clarity on complex statutory definitions and court sanctions.

• Litigation-Ready Case Index: Quickly retrieve Supreme Court and High Court precedents during courtroom arguments.

PRODUCT DETAILS

• Title: The Arms Act, 1959 (54 of 1959) with Comments & More...

• Publisher: Whitesmann Publishing Co.

• Language: English

• Edition: 2027 Edition

• Format: Paperback

• MRP: ₹300.00

BENEFITS

• Master Arms License Litigation: Seamlessly handle license rejection, cancellation, and renewal proceedings using updated 2016 Rules.

• Defend Criminal Offenses Effectively: Leverage landmark precedents on "conscious possession" and statutory sanction requirements.

• Convenient Courtroom Carry: Compact paperback design makes it effortless to carry into trial courts and magistrate hearings.

CALL TO ACTION

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