Disposal of persons arrested
Section 180C of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with disposal of persons arrested. Every person arrested for an offence punishable under sub-section (2) of section 179 shall, if the arrest was made by a person other than the officer authorised, be forwarded, without delay, to such officer.] The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.
1[180C. Disposal of persons arrested.--Every person arrested for an offence punishable under sub-section (2) of section 179 shall, if the arrest was made by a person other than the officer authorised, be forwarded, without delay, to such officer.]
Section 180C, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
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Questions about Section 180C
What does Section 180C of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 180C of the Railways Act is headed "Disposal of persons arrested". [180C. Disposal of persons arrested.--Every person arrested for an offence punishable under sub-section (2) of section 179 shall, if the arrest was made by a person other than the officer authorised, be forwarded, without delay, to such officer.]
How do I find court cases under Section 180C of the Railways 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: Railways Act 1989 180C, section 180C Railways Act 1989, section 180C of the Railways 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 180C of the Railways Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 179 (Arrest for offences under certain sections), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 180C of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 180C of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 180C, came into force on 01 Jul 1990, having been enacted on 03 Jun 1989. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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