Superintendence in the State Government
Section 3 of the Police Act, 1861 deals with superintendence in the State Government. Superintendence in the [State Government].--The superintendence of the police throughout a general police-district shall vest in and shall be exercised by the [State Government] to which such district is subordinate; The Act came into force on 22 Mar 1861.
Superintendence in the 1[State Government].--The superintendence of the police throughout a general police-district shall vest in and 2*** shall be exercised by the 1[State Government] to which such district is subordinate; and except as authorised under the provisions of this Act, no person, officer, or Court shall be empowered by the 1[State Government] to 3*** supersede, or control any police functionary.
Section 3, The Police Act, 1861 (Act 5 of 1861).
Questions about Section 3
What does Section 3 of the Police Act deal with?
Section 3 of the Police Act is headed "Superintendence in the State Government". Superintendence in the [State Government].--The superintendence of the police throughout a general police-district shall vest in and shall be exercised by the [State Government] to which such district is subordinate;
How do I find court cases under Section 3 of the Police 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: Police Act 1861 3, section 3 Police Act 1861, section 3 of the Police Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 3 of the Police Act come into force?
Section 3 of the Police Act, cited as Police Act 1861 3, came into force on 22 Mar 1861, having been enacted on 22 Mar 1861. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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