Question
Download Solution PDFIn which year was the Arms Act disallowing Indians from possessing arms passed?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Option 2.
Key Points
- The Arms Act that regulates the possession, manufacture, sale, and transfer of firearms in India has been amended several times since its inception in 1878.
- The act underwent significant amendments in 1959 and 1983, but there is no specific amendment that disallowed Indians from possessing arms.
- However, in 1962, the Indian government passed the Defence of India Rules, which prohibited the possession of arms and ammunition by any person without a valid license.
- The Arms Act was enacted in 1878, the Act restricted gun ownership for Indians during Indo-China War of 1962.
- In 1983, the Arms Act was amended to further regulate the possession of firearms and ammunition in the country. The amendment tightened the licensing requirements and imposed stricter penalties for violations of the law.
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