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The Transfer of Prisoners Act, 1950

Short title and extent

In force From 12 Apr 1950 Act 29 of 1950 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 29 of 1950 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 12 Apr 1950 In force 12 Apr 1950

Section 1 of the Transfer of Prisoners Act, 1950 deals with short title and extent. This Act may be called the Transfer of Prisoners Act, 1950. The Act came into force on 12 Apr 1950.

(1) This Act may be called the Transfer of Prisoners Act, 1950.

(2) It extends to the whole of India 1 * * *.

Section 1, The Transfer of Prisoners Act, 1950 (Act 29 of 1950).

Questions about Section 1

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

Section 1 of the Transfer of Prisoners Act is headed "Short title and extent". This Act may be called the Transfer of Prisoners Act, 1950.

How do I find court cases under Section 1 of the Transfer 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: Transfer Prisoners Act 1950 1, section 1 Transfer Prisoners Act 1950, section 1 of the Transfer 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 Transfer of Prisoners Act come into force?

Section 1 of the Transfer of Prisoners Act, cited as Transfer Prisoners Act 1950 1, came into force on 12 Apr 1950, having been enacted on 12 Apr 1950. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 17 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.