Medical Officer to report in certain cases
Section 14 of the Prisons Act, 1894 deals with medical Officer to report in certain cases. Whenever the Medical Officer has reason to believe that the mind of a prisoner is, or is likely to be, injuriously affected by the discipline or treatment to which he is subjected, the Medical Officer shall report the case in writing to the Superintendent, together with such observations as he may t The Act came into force on 07 Jan 1894.
Whenever the Medical Officer has reason to believe that the mind of a prisoner is, or is likely to be, injuriously affected by the discipline or treatment to which he is subjected, the Medical Officer shall report the case in writing to the Superintendent, together with such observations as he may think proper.
This report, with the orders of the Superintendent thereon, shall forthwith be sent to the Inspector General for information.
Section 14, The Prisons Act, 1894 (Act 9 of 1894).
Questions about Section 14
What does Section 14 of the Prisons Act deal with?
Section 14 of the Prisons Act is headed "Medical Officer to report in certain cases". Whenever the Medical Officer has reason to believe that the mind of a prisoner is, or is likely to be, injuriously affected by the discipline or treatment to which he is subjected, the Medical Officer shall report the case in writing to the Superintendent, together with such observations as he may t
How do I find court cases under Section 14 of the Prisons 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: Prisons Act 1894 14, section 14 Prisons Act 1894, section 14 of the Prisons Act. People searching for it also type 14 act score. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 14 of the Prisons Act come into force?
Section 14 of the Prisons Act, cited as Prisons Act 1894 14, came into force on 07 Jan 1894, having been enacted on 22 Mar 1894. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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