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THE PRISONS ACT, 1894 ACT NO. 9 OF 18941 [22nd March, 1894] An Act to amend the law relating to Prisons. WHEREAS, it is expedient to amend the law relating to prisons in 2[India except the territories which, immediately before the 1st November, 1956, were comprised in Part B States], and to provide
THE PRISONS ACT, 1894 ACT NO. 9 OF 1894 1 [22 nd March, 18941 An Act to amend the law relating to Prisons. WHEREAS, it is expedient to amend the law relating to prisons in 2 [India except the territories which, immediately before the 1st November, 1956, were comprised in Part B States],
Background. Prisons, and their administration, is a state subject covered by item 4 under the State List in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India.
The Prisons Act, 1894. Language English. Attachment File: Download The file ( bytes) Act No.: 9. Acts yearwise: List Of Acts Of 1894.
The Prisons Act of 1894 classifies prisoners into three categories, namely civil prisoners, criminal prisoners, and habitual offenders. The Act lays down procedures regarding the maintenance of such prisoners in the prison, the rights of such persons, and the duties of officers of the prison.
4 cze 2024 · The Prison Act of 1894 was established in a time when the British colonial government sought to standardize prison administration across India. Prior to this Act, prison conditions varied significantly, with little uniformity in the treatment of prisoners.
Introduction to The Prison Act. Section 1. Title, extent and commencement. Section 2. Repeal. Section 3. Definitions. Section 4. Accommodation for prisoners. Section 5. Inspector General. Section 6. Officers of prisons. Section 7. Temporary accommodation for prisoners. Section 8. Control and duties of officers of prisons. Section 9.
