Import of firearms duly permissible under the Arms Act

Syndicate Innovations International Limited Vs Office of The Commissioner of Customs Through Joint Secretary & Ors (Delhi High Court) Delhi High Court held that import of firearms is not prohibited the Arms Act and also there is no restriction that import is permissible only if the parts cannot be manufactured locally. Accordingly, it was directed to release the goods so imported. Facts- The petitioner, a manufacturer of arms has approached this Court seeking release of “Frames” and “Slides” which had been imported under Bill of Entry No. 9037350 dated 09 June 2022 ...