The Officer in-charge of a prison shall receive and detain all persons duly committed to his custody under this Act or otherwise, by any court, according to the exigency of any writ, warrant or order by which such person has been committed, until such person is discharged or removed in due course of law.
Section 3: Officers in charge of prisons to detain persons duly committed to their custody
The Karnataka Prisoners Act, 1963State Act of Karnataka · Act 25 of 1964
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Karnataka Prisoners Act, 1963 |
|---|---|
| Section | 3 |
| Marginal note | Officers in charge of prisons to detain persons duly committed to their custody |
| Jurisdiction | State of Karnataka |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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