ANIRUDH SINGH KATOCH vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the detention of two firearms brought by the appellant from the USA under the Arms Act, 1959 and the Transfer of Residence Rules. The Court held that the Additional Commissioner of Customs was justified in detaining the firearms as the import of firearms is restricted and requires a specific import licence from the DGFT, which the appellant did not possess for the two firearms. Consequently, the Court upheld the detention order and dismissed the appellant's petition for release of the firearms.