1. - This revision has been directed against the judgment and order dated 6.7.1996 passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge No. 1, Ganganagar by which he upheld the conviction and sentence of petitioner Under Section 3/25 (I-B)(a) of the Arms Act. A notice was given to the learned Public Prosecutor at the stage of admission, which he accepted and the matter was heard with the consent of both the parties.

2. Briefly stated the allegations are that on 29.7.1989, S.H.O., Lalgarh was on patrolling duty. When he reached at 8 BNW Canal, he saw the accused petitioner coming. When the petitioner saw the police officials, he tried to hide himself and turned towards the field. On being suspicious, the S.H.O. inquired about the name of the petitioner etc. and the petitioner was searched out. A twelve bore country made pistol was recovered from the accused petitioner. He had no licence thereof. He was apprehended. The arm was sealed and the accused petitioner was brought to the Police Station, where a case was registered Under section 3/25, Arms Act. After completion of investigation he was chained. Munsif and Judicial Magistrate First Class, Sadul Shahar convicted him on 13.11.