Act Number: 24

Act Name: The Madras District Police Act, 1859

Year: 1859

Enactment Date: 1859-07-06

Long Title: An Act for the better regulation of the Police within the Territories subject to the Presidency of Fort St. George.

Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs

Department: Department of States

Section 37: Warrant how to be executed.
    In making an arrest, the Police Officer executing the warrant shall actually touch or confine the body of the person to be arrested, unless there be a submission to the custody by ward or action.
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