Section 33

Release, on recognizance, by order of High Court, of prisoner recommended for pardon.

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.

All sections
    1 [Any High] Court may, in any case in which it has recommended to 2 [Government] the granting of a free pardon to any prisoner, permit him to be at liberty on his own recognizance.

Notes

1. Subs. by the Adaptation of Laws (No. 2) Order, 1956 for "Any Court which is a High Court for a Part A State".
2. Subs. by the A.O.1950 for "Her Majesty".

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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