Period of detention not to exceed twenty four hours
Section 37 of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act, 1958 deals with period of detention not to exceed twenty four hours. An [Excise and Taxation Officer] arresting a person under this Act, or who has taken charge of the accused under sub-section (2) of section 30, shall not detain him in custody for a longer period than under all the circumstances of the case is reasonable and subject to the provisions of section 30 s
An 1[Excise and Taxation Officer] arresting a person under this Act, or who has taken charge of the accused under sub-section (2) of section 30, shall not detain him in custody for a longer period than under all the circumstances of the case is reasonable and subject to the provisions of section 30 such period shall not in the absence of a special order of a Magistrate passed under section 40 exceed twenty-four hours exclusive of the time necessary for the journey from the place of arrest to the Magistrate’s Court.
Section 37, The Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act, 1958 (Act 9 of 1901).
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Questions about Section 37
What does Section 37 of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act deal with?
Section 37 of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act is headed "Period of detention not to exceed twenty four hours". An [Excise and Taxation Officer] arresting a person under this Act, or who has taken charge of the accused under sub-section (2) of section 30, shall not detain him in custody for a longer period than under all the circumstances of the case is reasonable and subject to the provisions of section 30 s
How do I find court cases under Section 37 of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise 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: Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act 37, section 37 Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act, section 37 of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise 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 37 of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 30 (Offenders may be arrested and contraband liquor and articles seized, without warrant), section 40 (Procedure where enquiry cannot be completed in 24 hours), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When was the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act enacted?
Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act was enacted in 1901 as Act 9 of 1901. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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