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The Prisoners Act, 1900

Warrant of officer of such Court to be sufficient authority

In force From 02 Feb 1900 Act 3 of 1900 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 3 of 1900 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 02 Feb 1900 In force 02 Feb 1900

Section 16 of the Prisoners Act, 1900 deals with warrant of officer of such Court to be sufficient authority. A warrant under the official signature of an officer of such Court or tribunal as is referred to in section 15 shall be sufficient authority for holding any person in confinement, or for sending any person for transportation, in pursuance of the sentence passed upon him. The Act came into force on 02 Feb 1900.

A warrant under the official signature of an officer of such Court or tribunal as is referred to in section 15 shall be sufficient authority for holding any person in confinement, or for sending any person for transportation, in pursuance of the sentence passed upon him.

Section 16, The Prisoners Act, 1900 (Act 3 of 1900).

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This section refers to

  1. s. 15 Power for officers in charge of prisons to give effect to sentences of certain Courts

Questions about Section 16

What does Section 16 of the Prisoners Act deal with?

Section 16 of the Prisoners Act is headed "Warrant of officer of such Court to be sufficient authority". A warrant under the official signature of an officer of such Court or tribunal as is referred to in section 15 shall be sufficient authority for holding any person in confinement, or for sending any person for transportation, in pursuance of the sentence passed upon him.

How do I find court cases under Section 16 of the Prisoners 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: Prisoners Act 1900 16, section 16 Prisoners Act 1900, section 16 of the Prisoners Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 16 of the Prisoners Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 15 (Power for officers in charge of prisons to give effect to sentences of certain Courts), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 16 of the Prisoners Act come into force?

Section 16 of the Prisoners Act, cited as Prisoners Act 1900 16, came into force on 02 Feb 1900, having been enacted on 02 Feb 1900. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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