Police-officers to keep diary
Section 44 of the Police Act, 1861 deals with police-officers to keep diary. It shall be the duty of every officer in charge of a policestation to keep a general diary in such form shall, from time to time, be prescribed by the [State Government] and to record therein all complaints and charges preferred, the names of all persons arrested, the names of the complainants, the The Act came into force on 22 Mar 1861.
It shall be the duty of every officer in charge of a policestation to keep a general diary in such form shall, from time to time, be prescribed by the 1 [State Government] and to record therein all complaints and charges preferred, the names of all persons arrested, the names of the complainants, the offences charged against them, the weapons or property that shall have been taken from their possession or otherwise, and the names of the witnesses who shall have been examined.
The Magistrate of the district shall be at liberty to call for and inspect such diary.
Section 44, The Police Act, 1861 (Act 5 of 1861).
Questions about Section 44
What does Section 44 of the Police Act deal with?
Section 44 of the Police Act is headed "Police-officers to keep diary". It shall be the duty of every officer in charge of a policestation to keep a general diary in such form shall, from time to time, be prescribed by the [State Government] and to record therein all complaints and charges preferred, the names of all persons arrested, the names of the complainants, the
How do I find court cases under Section 44 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 44, section 44 Police Act 1861, section 44 of the Police Act. People searching for it also type police regulation act 44. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 44 of the Police Act come into force?
Section 44 of the Police Act, cited as Police Act 1861 44, 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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