Arms Act 1959

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:amended_by gptkb:Arms_(Amendment)_Act_1983
gptkb:Arms_(Amendment)_Act_2019
reflect changing societal norms
address loopholes
tighten regulations
gptkbp:applies_to citizens of India
gptkbp:defines firearm categories
prohibited arms
restricted arms
gptkbp:effective_date gptkb:1959
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:enforces local police
gptkbp:established provisions for penalties
penalties for illegal trade
penalties for illegal possession
gptkbp:governed_by firearms licensing
firearms possession
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Arms Act 1959
gptkbp:illustrator application process for licenses
gptkbp:includes provisions for appeals
gptkbp:is_cited_in gptkb:legal_case
gptkbp:is_criticized_for gptkb:lack_of_clarity
bureaucratic hurdles
discriminatory practices
restricting personal freedom
enforcement inconsistencies
gptkbp:is_discussed_in parliamentary debates
legal seminars
media articles
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by government audits
policy analysts
gptkbp:is_influenced_by gptkb:public_opinion
international arms treaties
gptkbp:is_linked_to gun control debates
gptkbp:is_part_of national security policy
law enforcement training
national legislation
Indian legal system
criminal justice framework
gptkbp:is_referenced_in gptkb:academic_research
legal textbooks
gptkbp:is_related_to gptkb:public_safety
crime prevention
self-defense laws
gptkbp:is_reviewed_by gptkb:legal_case
gptkbp:is_subject_to judicial interpretation
political scrutiny
gptkbp:is_supported_by gptkb:political_movement
law enforcement agencies
gun rights advocates
public safety advocates
gun safety advocates
gptkbp:provides renewal of licenses
licensing authorities
registration of firearms
surrender of firearms
gptkbp:regulates export of firearms
import of firearms
gptkbp:requires background checks for licenses
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Arms_Amendment_Act_2019
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4