The requirement of sanction under Section 39 of the Arms Act, 1959 applies to:
Section 39 of the Arms Act, 1959 provides that "no prosecution shall be instituted" against any person for an offence under s.3 without the previous sanction of the district…
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The requirement of sanction under Section 39 of the Arms Act, 1959 applies to:
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Section 39 of the Arms Act, 1959 provides that "no prosecution shall be instituted" against any person for an offence under s.3 without the previous sanction of the district magistrate. The sanction is needed to begin the prosecution, not for arrest, search and seizure, or police investigation.