N.C.T. Of Delhi & Anr vs Umesh Kumar

The Supreme Court upheld the Delhi High Court's decision to restore the respondent's arms license, which had been canceled under Section 17(3) of the Arms Act, 1959, due to his prior involvement in criminal offenses. The Court emphasized that the respondent's acquittal indicated he was fit to hold the license, referencing Clause 7 of Section 17 which voids revocation upon acquittal. The Court held that pending appeals against acquittal do not affect the restoration of the license, affirming the High Court's ruling.