No prisoner shall be put in irons or under mechanical restraint by the Jailor of his own authority, except in case of urgent necessity, in which case notice thereof shall be forthwith given to the Superintendent.
Section 58: Prisoners not to be ironed by Jailor except under necessity
The Prison Act, 1894Union territory Act of Andaman and Nicobar Islands · Act 9 of 1894
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Prison Act, 1894 |
|---|---|
| Section | 58 |
| Marginal note | Prisoners not to be ironed by Jailor except under necessity |
| Jurisdiction | Union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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