Arms Act 28Chapter V · Offences and Penalties
Section 28 · Punishment for use and possession of firearms or imitation firearms in certain cases
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Whoever makes or attempts to make any use whatsoever of a firearm or an imitation firearm
with intent to resist or prevent the lawful arrest or detention of himself or any other person shall be
punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years 1
[and with fine.]
Explanation.―In this section the expression "imitation firearm" has the same meaning as in section 6
Explanation.―In this section the expression "imitation firearm" has the same meaning as in section 6
The offence at a glance
- Punishment
- up to 7 years, fine (no stated ceiling)
- Cognizable
- Cognizable
- Bailable
- Non-bailable
- Compoundable
- Not compoundable
- Triable by
- Magistrate of the first class
- Cognizable — Police may arrest without a warrant
- Non-bailable — Bail is at the court's discretion
Derived from the First Schedule Part II rule — not listed section by section
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