Section 8

Power to arrest without warrant.

The Essential Services Maintenance (Assam) Act, 1980

  • Act 41 of 1980
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of States
About this Act

An Act to provide for the maintenance of certain essential services and the normal life of the community in Assam.

All sections
    Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), any police officer may arrest without warrant any person who is reasonably suspected of having committed any offence under this Act.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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