Sick prisoners

Q: When did Section 37 of the Prisons Act come into force?

Section 37 of the Prisons Act, cited as Prisons Act 1894 37, 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 15 Oct 2026

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

Section 37 of the Prisons Act, 1894 deals with sick prisoners. The names of prisoners desiring to see the Medical Subordinate or appearing out of health in mind or body shall, without delay, by reported by the officer in immediate charge of such prisoners to the Jailer. The Act came into force on 07 Jan 1894.

(1) The names of prisoners desiring to see the Medical Subordinate or appearing out of health in mind or body shall, without delay, by reported by the officer in immediate charge of such prisoners to the Jailer.
(2) The Jailer shall, without delay, call the attention of the Medical Subordinate to any prisoners desiring to see him, or who is ill, or whose state of mind or body appears to require attention, and shall carry into effect all written directions given by the Medical Officer or Medical Subordinate respecting alterations of the discipline or treatment of any such prisoner.
STATE AMENDMENT
Maharashtra.--
Amendment of section 37 of Act IX of 1894.--(1) in sub-section (1), for the words "Medical Subordinate" the words "Medical Officer" shall be substituted.
(2) In sub-section (2)--
(a) for the words "Medical Subordinate", where they occur for the first time, the words "Medical Officer" shall be substituted.
(b) the words "or Medical Subordinate" shall be deleted.
[Vide Bombay Act XLV of 1959, s. 8]
Section 37, The Prisons Act, 1894 (Act 9 of 1894).

Questions about Section 37

What does Section 37 of the Prisons Act deal with?

Section 37 of the Prisons Act is headed "Sick prisoners". The names of prisoners desiring to see the Medical Subordinate or appearing out of health in mind or body shall, without delay, by reported by the officer in immediate charge of such prisoners to the Jailer.

How do I find court cases under Section 37 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 37, section 37 Prisons Act 1894, section 37 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 37 of the Prisons Act come into force?

Section 37 of the Prisons Act, cited as Prisons Act 1894 37, 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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