(Video) Rajya Sabha TV (RSTV) Laws in The Making: Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019
Topic: Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019
Guest:
- Prakash Singh, (Former DGP)
- C. Pal Singh, (Former IG, Punjab Police)
- Virag Gupta, (Advocate, Supreme Court)
- Suvidutt Sundaram, (Advocate, Supreme Court)
- Anil Chowdhry, (Former Secretary, Internal Security, Ministry of Home)
Topic Description:
The Arms Act, 1959 regulates the acquisition and ownership of guns in India with the issuance of gun licenses. The Act also covers manufacture, sale, import and export of arms and ammunition. The 2019 Arms Amendment changes possession and license provisions mentioned in the current Act and enhances punishment for certain offences.
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Courtesy: RSTV
