The Arms (Amendment) Bill, 2019 – Diligent IAS

Arms (Amendment) Bill, 2019   For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: The Arms (Amendment) Bill, 2019   News Flash The Arms (Amendment) Bill, 2019 passed in Lok Sabha. The Bill seeks to amend the Arms Act, 1959. It seeks to decrease the number of licensed firearms allowed per person and increase penalties for certain offences under the Act. It also introduces new categories of offences.   License for acquiring firearms A person can obtain a…

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