Section41
The Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act, 1958

Arrest of persons suspected of offences under this Act

In force Act 9 of 1901 As on 17 Oct 2026

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Act 9 of 1901

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Section 41 of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act, 1958 deals with arrest of persons suspected of offences under this Act. A [Deputy Commissioner] on such enquiry as he thinks fit and after recording his reasons in writing may arrest or order in writing the arrest of a person whom he has reason to believe to have committed an offence under this Act and shall release him on bail unless he is accused of an offence under c

(1) A 4[Deputy Commissioner] on such enquiry as he thinks fit and after recording his reasons in writing may arrest or order in writing the arrest of a person whom he has reason to believe to have committed an offence under this Act and shall release him on bail unless he is accused of an offence under clauses (b), (d) and (e) of 5[section 48 or sub-section (1) of section (50)].

(2) If the person arrested is unable to furnish bail or if a person has been arrested on an accusation of an offence under clauses (b), (d) and (e) of 1[section 48 or sub-section (1) of Section 50], the person arrested shall be dealt with as provided heretofore with respect to persons arrested under section 30.]

Section 41, The Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act, 1958 (Act 9 of 1901).

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Questions about Section 41

What does Section 41 of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act deal with?

Section 41 of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act is headed "Arrest of persons suspected of offences under this Act". A [Deputy Commissioner] on such enquiry as he thinks fit and after recording his reasons in writing may arrest or order in writing the arrest of a person whom he has reason to believe to have committed an offence under this Act and shall release him on bail unless he is accused of an offence under c

How do I find court cases under Section 41 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 41, section 41 Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act, section 41 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 41 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 48 (For illegal import, etc), section 50 (For possession of illicit liquor), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

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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