Short title and commencement

Q: When did Section 1 of the Repatriation of Prisoners Act come into force?

Section 1 of the Repatriation of Prisoners Act, cited as Repatriation of Prisoners Act 1, came into force on 01 Jan 2004, having been enacted on 28 Sep 2003. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

In force From 01 Jan 2004 Act 49 of 2003 As on 19 Oct 2026

Act 49 of 2003 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 28 Sep 2003 In force 01 Jan 2004

Section 1 of the Repatriation of Prisoners Act, 2003 deals with short title and commencement. This Act may be called the Repatriation of Prisoners Act, 2003. The Act came into force on 01 Jan 2004.

(1) This Act may be called the Repatriation of Prisoners Act, 2003.
(2) It shall come into force on such date¹ as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.
Section 1, The Repatriation of Prisoners Act, 2003 (Act 49 of 2003).

Questions about Section 1

What does Section 1 of the Repatriation of Prisoners Act deal with?

Section 1 of the Repatriation of Prisoners Act is headed "Short title and commencement". This Act may be called the Repatriation of Prisoners Act, 2003.

How do I find court cases under Section 1 of the Repatriation of Prisoners 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: Repatriation of Prisoners Act 1, section 1 Repatriation of Prisoners Act, section 1 of the Repatriation of Prisoners Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 1 of the Repatriation of Prisoners Act come into force?

Section 1 of the Repatriation of Prisoners Act, cited as Repatriation of Prisoners Act 1, came into force on 01 Jan 2004, having been enacted on 28 Sep 2003. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

13. Determination of prison and issue of warrant for receiving transfer in India524 words
6. Comments of contracting State316 words
8. Provision to issue warrant for transfer272 words
2. Definitions185 words
3. Application of Act168 words
15. Laying of rules, etc150 words

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