Section 26
Section 26 of the Assam Prisons Act, 2013. Every inmate shall on admission be required to declare the money and other articles in his possession and also be searched by, or by order of, the Jailer in a manner consistent with decency and reasonable privacy: Provided that the search of a female inmate shall be carried out by a female officer b
(1) Every inmate shall on admission be required to declare the money and other articles in his possession and also be searched by, or by order of, the Jailer in a manner consistent with decency and reasonable privacy:
Provided that the search of a female inmate shall be carried out by a female officer by order of the Jailer.
(2) All money, jewellery and other valuables, prohibited articles, weapons and other articles found in the possession of the inmate on admission which the Jailer finds it contrary to the rules as may be prescribed, or. deems it dangerous or inexpedient, to leave in the possession of the inmate shall be taken from him and placed in the custody of the Jailer to be dealt with in the manner prescribed. Medical examination on admission
Section 26, The Assam Prisons Act, 2013 (Act 15 of 2013).
Questions about Section 26
How do I find court cases under Section 26 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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