Jeevan antulay (student) 16 October 2024
I m having a talvaar which is off 24 and half inch with 5 and half inch wooden holder and 2 sticks which is off 28 and half inch and 29 inch respectively. do i need to register this both stick and talvaar ? if yes infront of which authority do i need to present this before?
P. Venu (Advocate) 16 October 2024
You may contact the local Police Station.
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Advocate) 16 October 2024
According to INDIAN ARMS ACT 1959 Pepper spray is legal and any knife\weapon with blade larger than 5 inch (excluding the handle) is considered sword and is illegal. There are some exemption fot sikh community regarding the sword.
Rama chary Rachakonda (Secunderabad/Telangana state Highcourt practice watsapp no.9989324294 ) 17 October 2024
In India, the Arms Act, 1959, and the Arms Rules, 1962, govern the possession
The Talwar, being a sword, is considered a weapon and requires registration under the Arms Act. - The sticks, being 28.5 inches and 29 inches long, may not be considered weapons,
To register your Talwar, you should approach the: 1. District Magistrate (DM) or 2. Superintendent of Police (SP) or 3. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in your area
. You will need to provide: - A written application - Proof of identity and address - Proof of ownership or possession of the Talwar - Payment of the required registration
it's essential to ensure that you comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding the possession and use of weapons in India.
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