A person manufactures prohibited arms in contravention of section 7 of the Arms Act, 1959. What is the…
Section 25(1AA) prescribes ten years to life imprisonment and liability to a fine for manufacturing prohibited arms in contravention of section 7. Section 25(1A) prescribes…
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A person manufactures prohibited arms in contravention of section 7 of the Arms Act, 1959. What is the imprisonment range under section 25(1AA), in addition to liability to a fine?
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Section 25(1AA) prescribes ten years to life imprisonment and liability to a fine for manufacturing prohibited arms in contravention of section 7. Section 25(1A) prescribes a different range for acquisition, possession or carrying.
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Option A
Five to ten years was the former range under section 25(1A) for different conduct, before the 2019 amendment.
Option B
Seven to fourteen years is the ordinary range under section 25(1A) for specified acquisition, possession or carrying. This case concerns manufacture under section 25(1AA).
Option C
Seven years was the pre-amendment minimum for this offence. The current minimum is ten years.
Option D
Section 25(1AA) provides for a minimum of ten years and a maximum of life imprisonment, with liability to a fine.
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