Section 17
Section 17 of the Assam Prisons Act, 2013. No officer of a prison shall, in his dealing with the inmates, use force except in self-defence or in the repression of disturbances or in cases of attempted escape by any inmate from the prison or physical resistance to any lawful order.
(1) No officer of a prison shall, in his dealing with the inmates, use force except in self-defence or in the repression of disturbances or in cases of attempted escape by any inmate from the prison or physical resistance to any lawful order.
(2) Any officer having recourse to force in the event of any of the contingencies mentioned in sub-section (1), shall use no more force than is strictly necessary, and shall immediately report the fact and the cause of it to the Superintendent or, in case of an officer subordinate to the Jailer, to the Jailer. Convict officers
Section 17, The Assam Prisons Act, 2013 (Act 15 of 2013).
Questions about Section 17
How do I find court cases under Section 17 of the Assam Prisons Act?
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When was the Assam Prisons Act enacted?
Assam Prisons Act was enacted in 2013 as Act 15 of 2013. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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