Removal and discharge of prisoners

Q: When did Section 26 of the Prisons Act come into force?

Section 26 of the Prisons Act, cited as Prisons Act 1894 26, 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 26 of the Prisons Act, 1894 deals with removal and discharge of prisoners. All prisoners, previously to being removed to any other prison, shall be examined by the Medical Officer. The Act came into force on 07 Jan 1894.

(1) All prisoners, previously to being removed to any other prison, shall be examined by the Medical Officer.
(2) No prisoner shall be removed from one prison to another unless the Medical Officer certifies that the prisoner is free from any illness rendering him unfit for removal.
(3) No prisoner shall be discharged against his will from prison, if labouring under any acute or dangerous distemper, nor until, in the opinion of the Medical Officer, such discharge is safe.
Section 26, The Prisons Act, 1894 (Act 9 of 1894).

Questions about Section 26

What does Section 26 of the Prisons Act deal with?

Section 26 of the Prisons Act is headed "Removal and discharge of prisoners". All prisoners, previously to being removed to any other prison, shall be examined by the Medical Officer.

How do I find court cases under Section 26 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 26, section 26 Prisons Act 1894, section 26 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 26 of the Prisons Act come into force?

Section 26 of the Prisons Act, cited as Prisons Act 1894 26, 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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