Section9
The Prisoners Act, 1900

Delivery of persons committed by High Court in execution of a decree or for contempt

In force From 02 Feb 1900 Act 3 of 1900 As on 19 Oct 2026

Act 3 of 1900 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 02 Feb 1900 In force 02 Feb 1900 Cited by 1 provision

Section 9 of the Prisoners Act, 1900 deals with delivery of persons committed by High Court in execution of a decree or for contempt. Where any person is committed by the High Court, whether in execution of a decree or for contempt of Court or for any other cause, the Court shall cause him to be delivered to the Superintendent, together with its warrant of commitment. The Act came into force on 02 Feb 1900.

Where any person is committed by the High Court, whether in execution of a decree or for contempt of Court or for any other cause, the Court shall cause him to be delivered to the Superintendent, together with its warrant of commitment.

Section 9, The Prisoners Act, 1900 (Act 3 of 1900).

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Questions about Section 9

What does Section 9 of the Prisoners Act deal with?

Section 9 of the Prisoners Act is headed "Delivery of persons committed by High Court in execution of a decree or for contempt". Where any person is committed by the High Court, whether in execution of a decree or for contempt of Court or for any other cause, the Court shall cause him to be delivered to the Superintendent, together with its warrant of commitment.

How do I find court cases under Section 9 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 9, section 9 Prisoners Act 1900, section 9 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 9 of the Prisoners Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 9 of the Prisoners Act come into force?

Section 9 of the Prisoners Act, cited as Prisoners Act 1900 9, 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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