Short title, extent and commencement
Section 1 of the Police Act, 1949 deals with short title, extent and commencement. This Act may be called the Police Act, 1949. The Act came into force on 27 Dec 1949.
(1) This Act may be called the Police Act, 1949.
(2) It extends to all the 1 [Union territories].
(3) It shall come into force in a 2 [Union territory] on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint in this behalf for 3 [such territory].
Section 1, The Police Act, 1949 (Act 64 of 1949).
Questions about Section 1
What does Section 1 of the Police Act deal with?
Section 1 of the Police Act is headed "Short title, extent and commencement". This Act may be called the Police Act, 1949.
How do I find court cases under Section 1 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 1949 1, section 1 Police Act 1949, section 1 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 1 of the Police Act come into force?
Section 1 of the Police Act, cited as Police Act 1949 1, came into force on 27 Dec 1949, having been enacted on 27 Dec 1949. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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