# The Prisoners Act, 1900, Section 5: Warrants, etc., to be directed to Police-officers

- Act: The Prisoners Act, 1900 (Act 3 of 1900)
- In force from: 1900-02-02
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/prisoners-act-1900/section/5/

## Text

Every writ or warrant for the arrest of any person issued by the High Court in the exercise of its ordinary, extraordinary or other criminal jurisdiction shall be directed to and executed by a Police officer within the local limits of such jurisdiction.

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