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 38: No unnecessary restraint.
    After arrest the prisoner shall not be subjected to any more restraint than such as may be necessary to prevent his escape.
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