Section 58

Prisoners not to be ironed by Jailer except under necessity.

The Prisons Act, 1894

  • Act 9 of 1894
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of States
About this Act

An Act to extend the Indian Easements Act, 1882, to certain areas in which that Act is not in force.

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    No prisoner shall be put in irons or under mechanical restraint by the Jailer of his own authority, except in case of urgent necessity, in which case notice thereof shall be forthwith given to the Superintendent.

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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