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If a court cancels an arms licence under section 51(4) of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, how…

Section 51(4) lets the convicting court cancel the licence for the arm used in the offence and direct that the person be ineligible for an Arms Act licence for five years…

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If a court cancels an arms licence under section 51(4) of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, how long from the date of conviction is the person ineligible for a licence under the Arms Act, 1959?

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Section 51(4) lets the convicting court cancel the licence for the arm used in the offence and direct that the person be ineligible for an Arms Act licence for five years from conviction.

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Option A

One year is shorter than the five-year statutory period.

Option B

Two years is shorter than the five-year statutory period.

Option C

Three years is shorter than the five-year statutory period.

Option D

Section 51(4) sets five years from the date of conviction.

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