Section 28: Punishment for use and possession of firearms or imitation firearms in certain cases.

The Arms Act, 1959Central Act · Act 54 of 1959

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 [and with fine.]

Explanation.―In this section the expression "imitation firearm" has the same meaning as in section 6

Where this provision sits

Act	The Arms Act, 1959
Section	28
Marginal note	Punishment for use and possession of firearms or imitation firearms in certain cases.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

How this provision has been amended

Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.

substituted, Act 25 of 1983. . Subs. by Act 25 of 1983, s. 10, for ", or with fine, or with both" (w.e.f. 22-6-1983).

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