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Section 37: Warrant how to be executed.

The Madras District Police Act, 1859Central Act · Act 24 of 1859

In making an arrest, the Police Officer executing the warrant shall actually touch or confine the body of the person to be arrested, unless there be a submission to the custody by ward or action.

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ActThe Madras District Police Act, 1859
Section37
Marginal noteWarrant how to be executed.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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