Arms Act, 1959 · Chapter V: Offences and Penalties
Section 28: Punishment for use and possession of firearms or imitation firearms in certain cases
Whoever makes or attempts to make any use whatsoever of a firearm or an imitation firearm with intent to resist or prevent the lawful arrest or detention of himself or any other person shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years [and with fine.]
Explanation.―In this section the expression "imitation firearm" has the same meaning as in section 6
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