Every offence under this Act shall be cognizable within the meaning of the [Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974)].
Section 38: Offences to be cognizable.
The Arms Act, 1959Central Act ยท Act 54 of 1959
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Arms Act, 1959 |
|---|---|
| Section | 38 |
| Marginal note | Offences to be cognizable. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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- substituted, Act 25 of 1983. . Subs. by Act 25 of 1983, s. 14, for "Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (5 of 1898)"(w.e.f. 22-6-1983).
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