Arvind Kumar Sharma Vs. Union of India
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Head Note
Constitution of India, 1950 - Article 32.
Public Interest Litigation - illegal selling of "Prohibited/NSP bore-weapons" - Obtained by the Army Personnel through Central Ordinance Depot (COD), Jabalpur on the basis of the order passed by the Allotment Committee - It is alleged that the weapons have been sold to the general public including to persons with criminal records - action against the concerned officers - Held, the mechanism for sale of NSP weapons must be under strict scrutiny and supervision of the Competent Authority in accord with the provisions of the Arms Act and the Rules framed thereunder including the Defence Services Regulations without any exception.
Topic(s)-Public Interest Litigation - Illegal selling of "Prohibited/NSP bore-weapons"