Section 8 of the Arms Act, 1959
Download Android App Download iOS App Note: 1. Use ORG Code: XLVPGR For IOS and Web APP. 2. To Download the PDF it is necessary to download the App. 3. You can Use Only Sigle Device to access the Courses on App Bihar Judiciary (PCS-J) Preparation Bihar Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) PreparationPROHIBITION OF SALE OR TRANSFER OF FIREARMS NOT BEARING IDENTIFICATION MARKS—
1. No person shall obliterate, remove, alter or forge any name, number or other identification mark stamped or otherwise shown on a firearm or ammunition
2. No person shall sell or transfer any firearm which does not bear the name of the maker, manufacturer's number or other identification mark stamped or otherwise shown thereon in a manner approved by the Central Government.
3. Whenever any person has in his possession any firearms without such name, number or other identification mark on which such name, number or other identification mark has been obliterated, removed, altered or forged, it shall be presumed unless the contrary is proved, that he has obliterated, removed, altered or forged that name, number or other identification mark:
Provided that in relation to a person who has in his possession at the commencement of this Act any firearm without such name, number or other identification mark stamped or otherwise shown thereon, the provisions of this sub-section shall not take effect until after the expiration of one year from such commencement.
