Jailer to give notice of death of prisoner

Q: When did Section 17 of the Prisons Act come into force?

Section 17 of the Prisons Act, cited as Prisons Act 1894 17, 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.

In force From 07 Jan 1894 Act 9 of 1894 As on 14 Oct 2026

Act 9 of 1894 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 22 Mar 1894 In force 07 Jan 1894

Section 17 of the Prisons Act, 1894 deals with jailer to give notice of death of prisoner. Upon the death of a prisoner, the Jailer shall give immediate notice thereof to the Superintendent and the Medical Subordinate. The Act came into force on 07 Jan 1894.

Upon the death of a prisoner, the Jailer shall give immediate notice thereof to the Superintendent and the Medical Subordinate.
STATE AMENDMENT
Maharashtra.--
Amendment of section 17 of Act IX of 1894.--In section 17 of the principal Act, for the words "Medical Subordinate" the words "Medical Officer" shall be substituted.
[Vide Bombay Act XLV of 1959, s. 6]
Section 17, The Prisons Act, 1894 (Act 9 of 1894).

Questions about Section 17

What does Section 17 of the Prisons Act deal with?

Section 17 of the Prisons Act is headed "Jailer to give notice of death of prisoner". Upon the death of a prisoner, the Jailer shall give immediate notice thereof to the Superintendent and the Medical Subordinate.

How do I find court cases under Section 17 of the Prisons Act?

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When did Section 17 of the Prisons Act come into force?

Section 17 of the Prisons Act, cited as Prisons Act 1894 17, 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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