Prisoners who have been appointed as officers of prisons shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code.
CHAPTER IV ADMISSION, REMOVAL AND DISCHARGE OF PRISONERS
Section 22: Convict officers
The Karnataka Prisons Act, 1963State Act of Karnataka · Act 33 of 1963
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Karnataka Prisons Act, 1963 |
|---|---|
| Section | 22 |
| Marginal note | Convict officers |
| Jurisdiction | State of Karnataka |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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