[Repealed.]

Q: When did Section 6 of the Police Act come into force?

Section 6 of the Police Act, cited as Police Act 1861 6, 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.

In force From 22 Mar 1861 Act 5 of 1861 As on 19 Oct 2026

Act 5 of 1861 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 22 Mar 1861 In force 22 Mar 1861

Section 6 of the Police Act, 1861 deals with [Repealed.]. [Magisterial powers of police officers.] Rep. The Act came into force on 22 Mar 1861.

[Magisterial powers of police officers.] Rep. by the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1882 (Act 10 of 1882), s. 2 and Schedule I (b).
Section 6, The Police Act, 1861 (Act 5 of 1861).

Questions about Section 6

What does Section 6 of the Police Act deal with?

Section 6 of the Police Act is headed "[Repealed.]". [Magisterial powers of police officers.] Rep.

How do I find court cases under Section 6 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 6, section 6 Police Act 1861, section 6 of the Police Act. People searching for it also type police act 6 section 5. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 6 of the Police Act come into force?

Section 6 of the Police Act, cited as Police Act 1861 6, 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.

Other sections of this Act

Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 19 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.