Power to arrest or detain without warrant

In force Act 20 of 2016 As on 16 Oct 2026

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Act 20 of 2016

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Section 74 of Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 deals with power to arrest or detain without warrant. Any of the officers mentioned in Section-73 may arrest or detain, without warrant, any person and/or any vehicle, animal, means of conveyance, at any time of day and night, found committing an offence or attempting to commit an offence punishable under any provision of this Act.

(1) Any of the officers mentioned in Section-73 may arrest or detain, without warrant, any person and/or any vehicle, animal, means of conveyance, at any time of day and night, found committing an offence or attempting to commit an offence punishable under any provision of this Act.
(2) All arrests made under this section must be reported to the Collector forthwith.
Section 74, Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (Act 20 of 2016).

Questions about Section 74

What does Section 74 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act deal with?

Section 74 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act is headed "Power to arrest or detain without warrant". Any of the officers mentioned in Section-73 may arrest or detain, without warrant, any person and/or any vehicle, animal, means of conveyance, at any time of day and night, found committing an offence or attempting to commit an offence punishable under any provision of this Act.

How do I find court cases under Section 74 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act?

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When was the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act enacted?

Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act was enacted in 2016 as Act 20 of 2016. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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