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SATISH CHANDRA SHARMA, SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD
Meet Malhotra – Appellant
Versus
Union of India Through Secretary – Respondent
JUDGMENT (Oral)
REVIEW PET. 142/2023
1. The instant Review Petition has been filed by Respondent No.4 against Order dated 13.04.2023, passed by this Court dismissing the appeal filed by the Appellant herein.
2. LPA 532/2022 arises out of Order dated 01.08.2022, passed by the learned Single Judge in W.P.(C) No.11410/2021 dismissing the Writ Petition which was filed by the Appellant herein challenging the communication dated 31.08.2021 issued by the Office of the Additional Commissioner of Police (Licensing) informing the Appellant herein that under Section 3(2) of the Arms Act an individual cannot carry or possess more than two fire arms and directed the Appellant to deposit his third fire arm with the jurisdiction of Police Station or with an authorized arms dealer within 15 days of receipt of the communication. The learned Single Judge dismissed the Writ Petition vide Order dated 01.08.2022 and the same was sought to be challenged in LPA 532/2022. This Court, vide Order dated 13.04.2023, dismissed the appeal by holding as under:
"31. Section 3(2) of the Arms Act deals with two categories of persons on whom embargo of Section 3(3) of the Act shall not apply. The first category bei
The central legal point established is that members of Rifle Clubs or Associations licensed or recognized by the Central Government are exempt from the restriction on the possession of more than two ....
Authority must justify restrictions on firearm licenses according to the Arms Act.
The central legal point established in the judgment is the entitlement of a renowned shooter to possess additional arms and ammunition as per the Arms Act and Rules.
A minor can use firearms for training under the Arms Act but must hold a valid Arms Licence, regardless of exemptions for renowned shooters.
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