For a person to be held liable under Section 35 of the Arms Act, 1959, there must be reason to believe…
Section 35 of the Arms Act, 1959 makes liable each joint occupier "in respect of whom there is reason to believe that he was aware of the existence" of the arms or…
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For a person to be held liable under Section 35 of the Arms Act, 1959, there must be reason to believe that he:
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Section 35 of the Arms Act, 1959 makes liable each joint occupier "in respect of whom there is reason to believe that he was aware of the existence" of the arms or ammunition in the place. Awareness is the test, so ownership of the arms, holding a licence or past use is not required.