Section 29: Punishment for knowingly purchasing arms, etc., from unlicensed person or for delivering  arms, etc., to person not entitled to possess the same.

Q: What does Section 29 of The Arms Act, 1959 (AA) deal with?

Section 29 AA pertains to "Punishment for knowingly purchasing arms, etc., from unlicensed person or for delivering arms, etc., to person not entitled to possess the same.". It is part of the The Arms Act, 1959, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 29 of The Arms Act, 1959 (AA) prescribes punishment for knowingly purchasing arms, etc., from unlicensed person or for delivering arms, etc., to person not entitled to possess the same. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 29 AA still in force?

Yes, Section 29 of the The Arms Act, 1959 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 29 AA?

धारा 29 AA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 29 of the The Arms Act, 1959. Section 29 of The Arms Act, 1959 (AA) prescribes punishment for knowingly purchasing arms, etc., from unlicensed person or for delivering arms, etc., to person not entitled to possess the same. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 29 AA?

Dhara 29 AA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 29 of the The Arms Act, 1959. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 29 of The Arms Act, 1959 (AA) prescribes punishment for knowingly purchasing arms, etc., from unlicensed person or for delivering arms, etc., to person not entitled to possess the same. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 29 of The Arms Act, 1959?

Cite as: "Section 29, The Arms Act, 1959 (AA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Arms Act, 1959, § 29 (India).

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Whoever―

(a) purchases any firearms or any other arms of such class or description as may be prescribed or any ammunition from any other person knowing that such other person is not licensed or authorised under section 5; or

(b) delivers any arms or ammunition into the possession of another person without previously ascertaining that such other person is entitled by virtue of this Act or any other law for the time being in force to have, and is not prohibited by this Act or such other law from having, in his possession the same;

shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to ¹ [three years, or with fine, or with both.]

1. Subs. by s. 11, ibid., for certain words (w.e.f. 22-6-1983).