Section 28
Information to be given regarding offences
Act: Arms Act 1878
💡 Section Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
| Statute Name | Arms Act 1878 |
| Section Identifier | 28 |
| Provision Title | Information to be given regarding offences |
Quick Q&A خلاصہ:
Q1: What does Section 28 of Arms Act 1878 cover?
It covers: "Information to be given regarding offences". You can read the full text of the provisions on this page.
Q2: Are there court cases citing Section 28?
Yes, related judicial decisions citing this section are indexed in the "Citing Judgments" section.
Section Provisions
THE ARMS ACT, 1878 THE ARMS ACT, 1878 ACT No. XI OF 1878 [15th March, 1878] An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Arms, Ammunition and Military Stores. WHEREAS it is expedient to consolidate and amend the law relating to arms, ammunition and military stores ; It is hereby enacted as follows:‑ VII.‑MISCELLANEOUS 28. Information to be given regarding offences.-----Every person aware of the commission of any offence punishable under this Act shall, in the absence of reasonable excuse, the burden of proving which shall lie upon such person, give in formation of the same to the nearest Police‑officer or Magistrate, and every person employed upon any railway or by any public carrier shall, in the absence of reasonable excuse, the burden of proving which shall lie upon such person, give information to the nearest Police officer regarding any box, package or bale in transit which he may have reason to suspect contains arms, ammuni tion or military stores in respect of which an offence against this Act has been or is being committed.
How to cite this provision:
Section 28 of Arms Act 1878 ("Information to be given regarding offences"), Pakistan Law Portal, available at: https://paklawportal.com/statute/section/5924