Section 23 — Search of vessels, vehicles for arms, etc.

The Arms Act, 1959
Any magistrate, any police officer or any other officer specially empowered in this behalf by the Central Government, may for the purpose of ascertaining whether any contravention of this Act or the rules made thereunder is being or is likely to be committed, stop and search any vessel, vehicle or other means of conveyance and seize any arms or ammunition that may be found therein along with such vessel, vehicle or other means of conveyance.

Official Hindi (PDF) ↗

Open in Lexace · Ask the AI about this section

‹ Prev All sections Next ›


Lexace India is a legal-information & technology platform — not a law firm. It does not advertise, solicit work, or provide legal advice, and no advocate–client relationship is created. Bare-act text for general information; verify against the official source.