The instant petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India has been
preferred assailing the order dated 16.12.2025 passed by the Collector/District
Magistrate, Gwalior, whereby the firearm licence bearing No.638/2021 of the
petitioner was suspended till the decision of the criminal case registered against
him.
2. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the impugned
order has been passed in complete disregard of the provisions contained under
Section 17(3) of the Arms Act, 1959. It is submitted that the licensing authority is
empowered to suspend an arms licence only when any of the contingencies
mentioned under the said provision exist. According to learned counsel, the only
ground which could have been invoked in the present case is Section 17(3)(b) of
the Arms Act, 1959, i.e. such suspension is necessary for the security of public
peace or for public safety.
