Section 40: Protection of action taken in good faith.

Q: What does Section 40 of The Arms Act, 1959 (AA) deal with?

Section 40 AA pertains to "Protection of action taken in good faith.". It is part of the The Arms Act, 1959, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 40 of The Arms Act, 1959 (AA) governs protection of action taken in good faith.

Q: Is Section 40 AA still in force?

Yes, Section 40 of the The Arms Act, 1959 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 40 AA?

धारा 40 AA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 40 of the The Arms Act, 1959. Section 40 of The Arms Act, 1959 (AA) governs protection of action taken in good faith.

Q: What is Dhara 40 AA?

Dhara 40 AA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 40 of the The Arms Act, 1959. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 40 of The Arms Act, 1959 (AA) governs protection of action taken in good faith.

Q: How to cite Section 40 of The Arms Act, 1959?

Cite as: "Section 40, The Arms Act, 1959 (AA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Arms Act, 1959, 1959, § 40 (India).

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Table of Contents

The Arms Act, 1959

Chapter VI — MISCELLANEOUS

Section 40

Protection of action taken in good faith.

No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act.

Related Sections

§39

Previous sanction of the district magistrate necessary in certain cases.

§41

Power to exempt.

§34

Sanction of Central Government for warehousing of arms.

§35

Criminal responsibility of persons in occupation of premises in certain cases.

§36

Information to be given regarding certain offences.

§37

Arrest and searches.

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