Effects of prisoners

Q: When did Section 25 of the Prisons Act come into force?

Section 25 of the Prisons Act, cited as Prisons Act 1894 25, 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 16 Oct 2026

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

Section 25 of the Prisons Act, 1894 deals with effects of prisoners. All money or other articles in respect whereof no order of a competent Court has been made, and which may with proper authority be brought into the prison by any criminal prisoner or sent to the prison for his use, shall be placed in the custody of the Jailer. The Act came into force on 07 Jan 1894.

All money or other articles in respect whereof no order of a competent Court has been made, and which may with proper authority be brought into the prison by any criminal prisoner or sent to the prison for his use, shall be placed in the custody of the Jailer.
Section 25, The Prisons Act, 1894 (Act 9 of 1894).

Questions about Section 25

What does Section 25 of the Prisons Act deal with?

Section 25 of the Prisons Act is headed "Effects of prisoners". All money or other articles in respect whereof no order of a competent Court has been made, and which may with proper authority be brought into the prison by any criminal prisoner or sent to the prison for his use, shall be placed in the custody of the Jailer.

How do I find court cases under Section 25 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 25, section 25 Prisons Act 1894, section 25 of the Prisons Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 25 of the Prisons Act come into force?

Section 25 of the Prisons Act, cited as Prisons Act 1894 25, 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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