Section 38

No unnecessary restraint.

The Madras District Police Act, 1859

  • Act 24 of 1859
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of States
About this Act

An Act for the better regulation of the Police within the Territories subject to the Presidency of Fort St. George.

All sections
    After arrest the prisoner shall not be subjected to any more restraint than such as may be necessary to prevent his escape.

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