https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=175082 A mandatory minimum sentence under Section 25(1)(a) of the Arms Act, 1959 cannot be reduced below three years for possession of arms and ammunition in contravention of the statute. The text emphasises that the legislative intent is to fix a minimum punishment, so a sentencing court cannot substitute a lesser term on grounds of leniency or the period already undergone. Any sentence below the statutory minimum is contrary to the express provision and is unsustainable; the minimum sentence of three years with fine must be imposed. en-us Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 15:46:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=175082 A mandatory minimum sentence under Section 25(1)(a) of the Arms Act, 1959 cannot be reduced below three years for possession of arms and ammunition in contravention of the statute. The text emphasises that the legislative intent is to fix a minimum punishment, so a sentencing court cannot substitute a lesser term on grounds of leniency or the period already undergone. Any sentence below the statutory minimum is contrary to the express provision and is unsustainable; the minimum sentence of three years with fine must be imposed. Case-Laws Indian Laws Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=175082