If any person shall assault or resist any Police Officer in the execution of his duty; or shall aid or incite any other person so to do; or shall maliciously and without probable cause prefer any false or frivolous charge against any Police-officer, such person shall, on conviction of such offence before any Magistrate, be liable to a fine not exceeding fifty rupees, or to imprisonment, with or without hard labour, not exceeding three months, or both.
Section 47: Penalty for obstructing a Police Officer in the execution of his duty.
The Madras District Police Act, 1859Central Act · Act 24 of 1859
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Madras District Police Act, 1859 |
|---|---|
| Section | 47 |
| Marginal note | Penalty for obstructing a Police Officer in the execution of his duty. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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