Section180E
The Railways Act, 1989

Search, seizure and arrest how to be made

In force From 01 Jul 1990 Act 24 of 1989 As on 21 Oct 2026

Act 24 of 1989 Ministry Railways Enacted 03 Jun 1989 In force 01 Jul 1990

Section 180E of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with search, seizure and arrest how to be made. All searches, seizures and arrests made under this Act shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974 ), relating respectively to searches and arrests made under that Code.] The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.

1[180E. Search, seizure and arrest how to be made.-- All searches, seizures and arrests made under this Act shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974 ), relating respectively to searches and arrests made under that Code.]

Section 180E, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).

Questions about Section 180E

What does Section 180E of the Railways Act deal with?

Section 180E of the Railways Act is headed "Search, seizure and arrest how to be made". [180E. Search, seizure and arrest how to be made.-- All searches, seizures and arrests made under this Act shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974 ), relating respectively to searches and arrests made under that Code.]

How do I find court cases under Section 180E 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 180E, section 180E Railways Act 1989, section 180E of the Railways Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 180E of the Railways Act come into force?

Section 180E of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 180E, 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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