Arms Act, 1959
35.
Criminal responsibility of person in occupation of premises in certain cases
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Where any
arms or ammunition in respect of which any offences under this Act has been or
is being committed are or is found in any premises, vehicle or other place in
the joint occupation or under the joint control of several persons, each of such
persons in respect of whom there is reason to believe that he was aware of the
existence of the arms or ammunition in the premises, vehicle or other place
shall, unless the contrary is proved, be liable for that offence in the same
manner as if it has been or is being committed by him alone.