Section 5

Warrants, etc., to be directed to Police-officers.

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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    Every writ or warrant for the arrest of any person issued by the High Court in the exercise of its ordinary, extraordinary or other criminal jurisdiction shall be directed to and executed by a Police officer within the local limits of such jurisdiction.

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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