Section 31: Punishment for subsequent offences.

Q: What does Section 31 of The Arms Act, 1959 (AA) deal with?

Section 31 AA pertains to "Punishment for subsequent offences.". It is part of the The Arms Act, 1959, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 31 of The Arms Act, 1959 (AA) prescribes punishment for subsequent offences. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 31 AA still in force?

Yes, Section 31 of the The Arms Act, 1959 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 31 AA?

धारा 31 AA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 31 of the The Arms Act, 1959. Section 31 of The Arms Act, 1959 (AA) prescribes punishment for subsequent offences. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 31 AA?

Dhara 31 AA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 31 of the The Arms Act, 1959. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 31 of The Arms Act, 1959 (AA) prescribes punishment for subsequent offences. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 31 of The Arms Act, 1959?

Cite as: "Section 31, The Arms Act, 1959 (AA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Arms Act, 1959, § 31 (India).

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The Arms Act, 1959

Chapter V — OFFENCES AND PENALTIES

Section 31

Punishment for subsequent offences.

Whoever having been convicted of an offence under this Act is again convicted of an offence under this Act shall be punishable with double the penalty provided for the latter offence.