Transfer of record
Section 10 of the Repatriation of Prisoners Act, 2003 deals with transfer of record. Where a prisoner is or is to be transferred to a contracting State under the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may requisition the records of any proceeding, including judicial proceedings relating to that prisoner from any court or office, and may direct that such records shall be sent The Act came into force on 01 Jan 2004.
Where a prisoner is or is to be transferred to a contracting State under the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may requisition the records of any proceeding, including judicial proceedings relating to that prisoner from any court or office, and may direct that such records shall be sent to the Government of the contracting State.
Section 10, The Repatriation of Prisoners Act, 2003 (Act 49 of 2003).
Questions about Section 10
What does Section 10 of the Repatriation of Prisoners Act deal with?
Section 10 of the Repatriation of Prisoners Act is headed "Transfer of record". Where a prisoner is or is to be transferred to a contracting State under the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may requisition the records of any proceeding, including judicial proceedings relating to that prisoner from any court or office, and may direct that such records shall be sent
How do I find court cases under Section 10 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 10, section 10 Repatriation of Prisoners Act, section 10 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 10 of the Repatriation of Prisoners Act come into force?
Section 10 of the Repatriation of Prisoners Act, cited as Repatriation of Prisoners Act 10, 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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