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The Prisons Act, 1894

Jailer

In force From 07 Jan 1894 Act 9 of 1894 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 9 of 1894 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 22 Mar 1894 In force 07 Jan 1894 Cited by 1 provision

Section 16 of the Prisons Act, 1894 deals with jailer. The Jailer shall reside in the prison, unless the Superintendent permits him in writing to reside elsewhere. The Act came into force on 07 Jan 1894.

(1) The Jailer shall reside in the prison, unless the Superintendent permits him in writing to reside elsewhere.

(2) The Jailer shall not, without the Inspector General's sanction in writing, be concerned in any other employment.

Section 16, The Prisons Act, 1894 (Act 9 of 1894).

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Referred to by 1

  1. s. 1 Title, extent and commencement

Questions about Section 16

What does Section 16 of the Prisons Act deal with?

Section 16 of the Prisons Act is headed "Jailer". The Jailer shall reside in the prison, unless the Superintendent permits him in writing to reside elsewhere.

How do I find court cases under Section 16 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 16, section 16 Prisons Act 1894, section 16 of the Prisons 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 Prisons Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

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

Section 16 of the Prisons Act, cited as Prisons Act 1894 16, 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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