The Indian Arms Act, 1878, 11 of 1878 (Rep., Pun Act 15 of 1961)

Section 13. No person shall go armed with any arms except under a license and to the extent and in the manner permitted thereby

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

13. No person shall go armed with any arms except under a license and to the extent and in the manner permitted thereby. Any 1878.] Arms. 215 Any person so going armed without a license or in contravention of its provisions may be disarmed by any Magistrate, Police-officer or other person empowered by the Local Government in this behalf by name or by virtue of his office.

Source: India Code