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The Assam Prisons Act, 2013

Section 18

In force Act 15 of 2013 As on 21 Oct 2026

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Act 15 of 2013

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Section 18 of the Assam Prisons Act, 2013. The State Government may by rules made under this Act provide for appointment of such convicted inmate and in such manner to be an officer of the prison and to perform in that capacity such functions and subject to such regulations as may be prescribed.

(1) The State Government may by rules made under this Act provide for appointment of such convicted inmate and in such manner to be an officer of the prison and to perform in that capacity such functions and subject to such regulations as may be prescribed.

(2) Ari inmate who is appointed as an officer of the prison under this section shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Central Act 45 of 1860 Offences by officers of prisons

Section 18, The Assam Prisons Act, 2013 (Act 15 of 2013).

Cross-references

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This section refers to

  1. Indian Penal Code s. 21 "Public servant"

Questions about Section 18

How do I find court cases under Section 18 of the Assam Prisons Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Assam Prisons Act 2013 18, section 18 Assam Prisons Act 2013, section 18 of the Assam Prisons Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 18 of the Assam Prisons Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Indian Penal Code 21 ("Public servant"), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

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.

Other sections of this Act

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