Indian Ports Act, 1908
27. Discharge of fire-arms in port
If any person, without lawful excuse, discharges any firearm in
any port subject to this Act or on or from any pier, landing place, warp or
quay thereof, except a gun loaded only with gunpowder for the purpose of making
a signal of distress, or for such other purposes as may be allowed by the 2[Government],
he shall for every such offence be punishable with fine which may extend to
fifty rupees.