Section 16

Warrant of officer of such Court to be sufficient authority.

The Prisoners Act, 1900

  • Act 3 of 1900
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of Home
About this Act

An Act to consolidate the law relating to Prisoners confined by order of a Court.

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    A warrant under the official signature of an officer of such Court or tribunal as is referred to in section 15 shall be sufficient authority for holding any person in confinement, or for sending any person for transportation, in pursuance of the sentence passed upon him.

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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