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The Prisons Act, 1894

Accommodation for prisoners

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 Instruments 2

Section 4 of the Prisons Act, 1894 deals with accommodation for prisoners. The State Government shall provide, for the prisoners in the territories under such Government, accommodation in prisons constructed and regulated in such manner as to comply with the requisitions of this Act in respect of the separation of prisoners. The Act came into force on 07 Jan 1894.

The State Government shall provide, for the prisoners in the territories under such Government, accommodation in prisons constructed and regulated in such manner as to comply with the requisitions of this Act in respect of the separation of prisoners.

Section 4, The Prisons Act, 1894 (Act 9 of 1894).

Made under this section, and citing it

2 instruments name this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.

All subordinate legislation

Questions about Section 4

What does Section 4 of the Prisons Act deal with?

Section 4 of the Prisons Act is headed "Accommodation for prisoners". The State Government shall provide, for the prisoners in the territories under such Government, accommodation in prisons constructed and regulated in such manner as to comply with the requisitions of this Act in respect of the separation of prisoners.

How do I find court cases under Section 4 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 4, section 4 Prisons Act 1894, section 4 of the Prisons Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 4 of the Prisons Act, and has it changed?

2 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently The Rajasthan Prisoners Release on Parole Rules, 2021 (2021), then The Rajasthan Prisoners Release on Parole (Amendment) Rules, 2020 (2020).

When did Section 4 of the Prisons Act come into force?

Section 4 of the Prisons Act, cited as Prisons Act 1894 4, 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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