02 Oct 2026 09:48 AM

Arms License -- Suspension on Pendency of Criminal Case -- Not valid without reasoned satisfaction of licensing authority

Arms Act, 1959, S.17(3) -- Arms License -- Suspension on Pendency of Criminal Case -- Licensing authority must record independent and reasoned satisfaction before suspending a license -- Registration or pendency of a criminal case, or a bare fear of misuse, is not enough -- Suspension in public peace or public safety needs material showing prejudice to either -- License is a privilege and not a right.

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