The Arms Act, 1959 Bare Act English

This 2026 edition of The Arms Act, 1959 presents the complete and updated Bare Act with comments, incorporating amendments introduced by the Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019 along with the Arms Rules, 2016 and relevant notifications. Designed as a concise yet authoritative statutory reference, the book reflects the current legal framework governing the regulation, licensing, manufacture, possession, and use of arms and ammunition in India.

Key Features

• Updated text of the Arms Act, 1959 with 2019 amendments
• Includes the Arms Rules, 2016 with latest notified amendments
• Covers relevant statutory notifications
• Short notes and comments for better understanding of provisions
• Compilation of landmark judgments under arms law
• List of referred cases for legal research
• Detailed subject index for easy navigation

This book is intended for advocates, criminal law practitioners, judicial officers, public prosecutors, police officials, defence personnel, regulatory authorities, law students, and candidates preparing for judicial services and criminal law examinations