Section 1, Prisoners Act, 1900 [S15-KRW]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 23 January 1900.

In Prisoners Act, 1900 [A10-6SR]. This text from 23 January 1900. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 1, Prisoners Act, 1900 [S15-KRW]. Machine: S15-KRW.

1. Short title, extent and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the Prisoners Act, 1900. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

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Notification S.O. 3094(E), dated 4th April, 1900 [N11-D02], 4 April 1900, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 1 of the Prisoners Act, 1900 (3 of 1900), the Central Government"

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