The Arms Act, 1959 alongwith Rules, 2016

This edition of The Arms Act, 1959 (Act 54 of 1959), as amended by the Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019 (Act 48 of 2019), effective from 14-12-2019, provides a comprehensive and up-to-date bare act reference for students, legal professionals, enforcement authorities, and practitioners dealing with arms regulation and public safety laws. Updated to reflect the statutory position applicable in 2026, this publication ensures complete legislative accuracy and current relevance.

The book reproduces the bare text of the Arms Act, 1959, precisely as enacted and amended, with short comments where indicated, making it suitable for examination use as well as practical legal and administrative reference. It avoids extensive interpretation, preserving the original statutory language for authoritative consultation.

Along with the principal Act, this edition includes essential allied rules and notifications for effective understanding and application, including:
• The Arms Rules, 2016 (as amended)
• Latest notifications relating to exclusion of certain arms from the operation of the Act
• Exemptions granted to specified classes of persons in respect of notified categories of arms

The content comprehensively covers regulation of acquisition, possession, manufacture, sale, transfer, transport, import and export of arms and ammunition; licensing procedures; authorities and powers; offences, penalties, and prosecution; exemptions and special provisions; and enforcement mechanisms under the arms law framework.

This edition is particularly suitable for:
• Advocates and legal professionals handling criminal and regulatory matters
• Police officials, licensing authorities, and enforcement agencies
• Academicians and researchers in criminal and public safety law

Whether used for academic study, professional practice, or administrative enforcement, this updated 2026 edition delivers a reliable and authoritative legislative text of the Arms Act, 1959, along with its allied rules and latest notifications.