Section 3

Superintendence in the State Government.

The Police Act, 1861

  • Act 5 of 1861
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of Internal Security
About this Act

An Act for the Regulation of Police.

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    Superintendence in the 1[State Government].--The superintendence of the police throughout a general police-district shall vest in and 2*** shall be exercised by the 1[State Government] to which such district is subordinate; and except as authorised under the provisions of this Act, no person, officer, or Court shall be empowered by the 1[State Government] to 3*** supersede, or control any police functionary.

Notes

1. Subs. by the A.O. 1950, for "Provincial Government" which had been subs. by the A.O. 1937, for "L.G."
2. See note to s. 8, infra, as to enrolment of the police force in certain places.
3. The word "appoint" omitted, ibid.

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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