#Arms Licence

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that a petitioner’s failure to receive a statutory order, despite due diligence, qualifies as sufficient cause under Section 5 of the Limitation Act to condone significant delay in filing an appeal. This sets a critical precedent for citizens challenging administrative decisions where official communication fails, reinforcing natural justice in licensing regimes.

The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that licensing authorities under the Arms Act, 1959, are not bound by favorable recommendations if subsequent police verification reports raise adverse findings. This underscores the discretionary power of authorities in arms licensing, limiting judicial review to procedural fairness rather than merits.