TypeBare Act JurisdictionCentral Government Enacted1959

Arms Act 1959 Section 28

Punishment for Use and Possession of Firearms of Firearms or Imitation Firearms in Certain Cases

Section Text


Whoever makes or attempts to make any use whatsoever of a firearm or an imitation firearm with intent to resist or prevent the lawful arrest or detention of himself or any other person shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years,1[and with fine].

Explanation.- In this section the expression "limitation firearm" has the same meaning as in section 6.

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1. Substituted by Act 25 of 1983, section 10 w.e.f. 22-6-1983.