Publication of penalties
Section 44 of the Prisons Act, 1894 deals with publication of penalties. The Superintendent shall cause to be affixed, in a conspicuous place outside the prison, a notice in English and the Vernacular setting forth the acts prohibited under section 42 and the penalties incurred by their commission. The Act came into force on 07 Jan 1894.
The Superintendent shall cause to be affixed, in a conspicuous place outside the prison, a notice in English and the Vernacular setting forth the acts prohibited under section 42 and the penalties incurred by their commission.
Section 44, The Prisons Act, 1894 (Act 9 of 1894).
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Questions about Section 44
What does Section 44 of the Prisons Act deal with?
Section 44 of the Prisons Act is headed "Publication of penalties". The Superintendent shall cause to be affixed, in a conspicuous place outside the prison, a notice in English and the Vernacular setting forth the acts prohibited under section 42 and the penalties incurred by their commission.
How do I find court cases under Section 44 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 44, section 44 Prisons Act 1894, section 44 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 44 of the Prisons Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 42 (Penalty for introduction or removal of prohibited articles into or from prison and communication with prisoners), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 44 of the Prisons Act come into force?
Section 44 of the Prisons Act, cited as Prisons Act 1894 44, 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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