Section32
The Prisons Act, 1894

Restriction on transfer of food and clothing between certain prisoners

In force From 07 Jan 1894 Act 9 of 1894 As on 19 Oct 2026

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

Section 32 of the Prisons Act, 1894 deals with restriction on transfer of food and clothing between certain prisoners. No part of any food, clothing, bedding or other necessaries belonging to any civil or unconvicted criminal prisoner shall be given, hired or sold to any other prisoner ; The Act came into force on 07 Jan 1894.

No part of any food, clothing, bedding or other necessaries belonging to any civil or unconvicted criminal prisoner shall be given, hired or sold to any other prisoner ; and any prisoner transgressing the provisions of this section shall lose the privilege of purchasing food or receiving it from private sources, for such time as the Superintendent thinks proper.

Section 32, The Prisons Act, 1894 (Act 9 of 1894).

Questions about Section 32

What does Section 32 of the Prisons Act deal with?

Section 32 of the Prisons Act is headed "Restriction on transfer of food and clothing between certain prisoners". No part of any food, clothing, bedding or other necessaries belonging to any civil or unconvicted criminal prisoner shall be given, hired or sold to any other prisoner ;

How do I find court cases under Section 32 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 32, section 32 Prisons Act 1894, section 32 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 32 of the Prisons Act come into force?

Section 32 of the Prisons Act, cited as Prisons Act 1894 32, 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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