Constitution of one police force for general police-district
Section 4 of the Police Act, 1949 deals with constitution of one police force for general police-district. The entire police establishment in a general police-district shall be one police force and shall consist of such number of officers and men and shall be constituted in such manner as the Central Government may, by order, direct. The Act came into force on 27 Dec 1949.
The entire police establishment in a general police-district shall be one police force and shall consist of such number of officers and men and shall be constituted in such manner as the Central Government may, by order, direct.
Section 4, The Police Act, 1949 (Act 64 of 1949).
Questions about Section 4
What does Section 4 of the Police Act deal with?
Section 4 of the Police Act is headed "Constitution of one police force for general police-district". The entire police establishment in a general police-district shall be one police force and shall consist of such number of officers and men and shall be constituted in such manner as the Central Government may, by order, direct.
How do I find court cases under Section 4 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 4, section 4 Police Act 1949, section 4 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 4 of the Police Act come into force?
Section 4 of the Police Act, cited as Police Act 1949 4, 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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