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

Section 22. For knowingly purchasing arms, &c., from unlicensed person

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

22. For knowingly purchasing arms, &c., from unlicensed person. For delivering arms, &c., to person not authorized to possess them. 23. Penalty for breach of rule. 24. Power to confiscate. VII.—Miscellaneous. 25. Search and seizure by Magistrate. 26. Seizure and detention by Local Government. 27. Power to exempt. 28. Information to be given regarding offences. 29. Sanction required to certain proceedings under section 19, clause (f). 22. Whoever knowingly purchases any arms, ammunition or military stores from any person not licensed or authorized under the proviso to section five to sell the same; or delivers any arms, ammunition or military stores into the possession of any person without previously ascertaining that such person is legally authorized to possess the same, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both.

Source: India Code