Expression ‘Unnecessary Delay’ in Depositing Gun After Licence Expiry Too Vague for Criminal Prosecution: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has held that the phrase “without unnecessary delay” in Section 21(1) of the Arms Act, 1959, is vague and cannot be used as a sole ground for initiating criminal proceedings. This observation was made by Justice V.G. Arun, while quashing charges against a petitioner who surrendered his licensed firearm three months after the expiry of his license. Case background and facts The…
