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Section 20 of the Arms Act, 1959 can be invoked even if the person:

Section 20 applies "whether covered by a licence or not" where the manner or circumstances of carrying supply just grounds to suspect unlawful use. A valid licence or…

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Section 20 of the Arms Act, 1959 can be invoked even if the person:

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Section 20 applies "whether covered by a licence or not" where the manner or circumstances of carrying supply just grounds to suspect unlawful use. A valid licence or eventual proof of innocence does not by itself defeat justified suspicion; the power still requires the statutory carrying and suspicion conditions.

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