The Karnataka Prisoners Act, 1963
State Act of Karnataka ยท Act 25 of 196412 provisions
The enactment
| Long title | An Act to make certain provisions relating to prisoners confined by order of a court in the State of Karnataka |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 25 of 1964 |
| Year | 1964 |
| Jurisdiction | State of Karnataka |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 12 |
| Subjects | criminal |
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- Section 1 Short title, extent and commencement
- Section 2 Definitions
- Section 3 Officers in charge of prisons to detain persons duly committed to their custody
- Section 4 Officers in-charge of prisons to return writs, etc., after execution or discharge
- Section 5 Power of officers in-charge of prisons to give effect to sentences of certain courts
- Section 6 Warrant of officer of such court to be sufficient authority
- Section 7 Procedure where officer in-charge of prison doubts the legality of warrant sent to him for execution
- Section 8 Removal of prisoners
- Section 9 Lunatic prisoners how to be dealt with
- Section 10 Appointment of places for confinement of persons under sentence of imprisonment for life and removal thereto
- Section 11 Release on recognizance by order of High Court, of prisoner recommended for pardon
- Section 12 Repeal and savings
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