# The Stage-Carriages Act, 1861, Section 17: Offender may be apprehended and detained in custody until return of warrant of distress

- Act: The Stage-Carriages Act, 1861 (Act 16 of 1861)
- In force from: 1861-07-07
- Ministry: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/stage-carriages-act-1861/section/17/

## Text

In case any such penalties shall not be forthwith paid, such Magistrate may order the offender to be apprehended and detained in safe custody until the return can be conveniently made to such warrant of distress, unless the offender shall give security to the satisfaction of such Magistrate for his appearance at such place and time as shall be appointed for the return of the warrant of distress.

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