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

Questions about Section 24

What does Section 24 of the Prisoners Act deal with?

Section 24 of the Prisoners Act is headed "[Omitted.]". [Execution of warrant.Omitted by the Criminal Law (Removal of Racial Discriminations) Act, 1949 (17 of 1949).

How do I find court cases under Section 24 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 24, section 24 Prisoners Act 1900, section 24 of the Prisoners Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 24 of the Prisoners Act come into force?

Section 24 of the Prisoners Act, cited as Prisoners Act 1900 24, 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.

Other sections of this Act

• 30. Lunatic prisoners how to be dealt with414 words
• 15. Power for officers in charge of prisons to give effect to sentences of certain Courts341 words
• 13. Delivery of persons arrested in pursuance of warrant of High Court or Civil Court in Presidency- town213 words
• 18. Execution in the States of certain capital sentences not ordinarily executable there203 words
• 32. Appointment of places for confinement of persons under sentence of transportation and removal thereto150 words
• 29. Removal of prisoners126 words

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