Criminal Antecedents Have Societal Impact, Cannot Be Brushed Aside; Orissa HC Denies Bail in Extortion-Arms Act case
“The criminal antecedents of an accused cannot be brushed lightly as it has got definite impact on the society.”
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Possession of a third firearm by a member of a rifle association or rifle club is illegal; Delhi High Court refuses relief to a senior advocate having three firearms
Legislature has deliberately used the words “acquire”, “possess” and “use” in the same Section 3(3) of the Arms Act having different connotations, to be construed in a manner to give effect to each word to further the purpose of the legislation i.e., to reduce the number of firearms that could be possessed by an individual.
“Courts must be permitted to consider the State’s interest in preventing gun violence” Read SCOTUS Dissent on New York Gun Law being declared unconstitutional for violating 2nd Amendment
“Question of firearm regulation presents a complex problem—one that should be solved by legislatures rather than courts”.
SCOTUS| New York’s “proper cause” requisite to possess concealed firearms, declared unconstitutional for preventing law-abiding citizens from exercising their Second Amendment right
Supreme Court of The United States: In a crucial decision, the SCOTUS while deliberating upon New York’s “proper cause” requirement to possess
Amendments in Arms Act, 1959 and Arms Rules, 2016 notified; Increase in number of Firearms and Ammunition allowed for Shooters
Shooting is an important Olympic sport in India. The Indian shooters have excelled in international competitions. Keeping this in mind, the Ministry
Verbal order compelling contestants to deposit firearms during Municipal Election can be given only after objective scrutiny by competent authority
Allahabad High Court: The grievance of the petitioner in a recent case before the High Court was that they were given verbal