Confinement in irons
Section 56 of the Prisons Act, 1894 deals with confinement in irons. Whenever the Superintendent considers it necessary (with reference either to the state of the prison or the character of the prisoners) for the safe custody of any prisoners that they should be confined in irons, he may, subject to such rules and instructions as may be laid down by the Inspector Gen The Act came into force on 07 Jan 1894.
Whenever the Superintendent considers it necessary (with reference either to the state of the prison or the character of the prisoners) for the safe custody of any prisoners that they should be confined in irons, he may, subject to such rules and instructions as may be laid down by the Inspector General with the sanction of the State Government, so confine them.
Section 56, The Prisons Act, 1894 (Act 9 of 1894).
Questions about Section 56
What does Section 56 of the Prisons Act deal with?
Section 56 of the Prisons Act is headed "Confinement in irons". Whenever the Superintendent considers it necessary (with reference either to the state of the prison or the character of the prisoners) for the safe custody of any prisoners that they should be confined in irons, he may, subject to such rules and instructions as may be laid down by the Inspector Gen
How do I find court cases under Section 56 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 56, section 56 Prisons Act 1894, section 56 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 56 of the Prisons Act come into force?
Section 56 of the Prisons Act, cited as Prisons Act 1894 56, 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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- 59. Power to make rules665 words
- 3. Definitions538 words
- 48. Award of punishments under sections 46 and 47353 words
- 47. Plurality of punishments under section 46332 words
- 45. Prison-offences224 words
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