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Arms Act 1959, along with the Arms Rules 2016 [Bare Act with Section Notes], by Taxmann, is the definitive legal compendium that consolidates the statutory regime governing arms and ammunition in India. This meticulously updated Edition features the full text of the Act, the Arms Rules 2016, and detailed section-wise notes and authoritative commentary. Designed as a practical legal resource, it addresses the complex framework of acquisition, possession, manufacture, sale, licensing, regulation, and penal provisions pertaining to arms and ammunition, making it indispensable for compliance, enforcement, adjudication, and policy analysis. This book is intended for the following audience: (I) Legal Practitioners & Judicial Officers – For statutory interpretation, litigation, and reference in criminal and regulatory proceedings (II) Police, Regulatory, & Licensing Authorities – For operational guidance on licensing, inspection, enforcement, and prosecution under arms laws (III) Arms Manufacturers, Dealers & Gunsmiths – For compliance with manufacturing, record-keeping, transport, and sale requirements (IV) Government Departments & Policy Makers – For regulatory reference and policy formulation relating to internal security and arms control (V) Researchers, Academics & Law Students – As a comprehensive academic and statutory resource for study and research on Indian arms laws (VI) Arms License Holders & Applicants – For understanding legal rights, obligations, compliance, and procedures under the law The Present Publication is the 2025 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Arms Act [Act No. 54 of 1959] and Rules, with the following noteworthy features: (I) [Comprehensive Coverage] Incorporates the full, updated text of the Arms Act 1959 and Arms Rules 2016 with all recent amendments (II) [Latest Amendments] Incorporates all key amendments, including changes to the number of permissible firearms, enhanced punishments, FDI in manufacturing, and licensing reforms (III) [Pre-amendment Provisions] Incorporates the text of provisions as they existed prior to the amendment in the respective amendment footnotes, enabling the reader to understand the legal position before the amendment and its applicability during the pre-amendment period (IV) [Section-wise Notes] Provides practical, clause-by-clause explanations, case law summaries, judicial commentary, and compliance pointers for each section (V) [User-oriented Structure] Organised thematically for ease of navigation—licensing, powers, offences, penalties, appeals, and miscellaneous provisions (VI) [Procedural Guidance] Details procedures for licensing, renewal, suspension, appeal, import/export, transport, and destruction of arms (VII) [Updated Schedules & Forms] Includes all forms, schedules, and regulatory checklists relevant to arms manufacturers, dealers, and users (VIII) [Practical Insights] Section notes include practical implications, compliance requirements, and enforcement procedures (IX) [Subject Index] Extensive index and cross-references for ready retrieval of statutory provisions and rules (X) [Regulatory Guidance] Special focus on record-keeping, electronic database requirements, and inventory management for manufacturers and dealers (XI) [Case Law Integration] Recent Supreme Court and High Court decisions are integrated into section-wise notes for applied understanding (XII) [Ideal for Competitive Exams] Suitable for aspirants preparing for judicial services, police, UPSC, and allied examinations requiring knowledge of arms law The structure of the book is as follows: (I) Logical Division – Arranged into Chapters, mirroring the original Act and Rules, with each chapter prefaced by a summary and followed by detailed notes (II) Section Notes – After every statutory provision, section notes provide explanations, practical insights, and cross-references (III) Commentary Boxes – Important judicial decisions and practical observations are highlighted in separate boxes for emphasis (IV) Schedules and Appendices – Placed at the end, covering arms/ammunition categories, licensing forms, and regulatory formats (V) Comprehensive Index – Alphabetical and subject-wise, facilitating quick reference