Chandrakant Hargovindas Shah vs The Deputy Commissioner Of Police & Anr

The Supreme Court interpreted the provisions of the Arms Act, 1959, particularly focusing on the classification of target shooters and the permissible limits of arms possession as per the Government of Maharashtra's notification dated 25th June 1982. The Court held that the appellant, a renowned sports shooter, was entitled to possess arms as per the specified categories and quantities under the Act. The judgment emphasizes the need for clarity in the application of the Arms Act concerning licensed possession and trading of firearms by sports persons.