[79. Power of Police to arrest without warrant when certain offences committed in his presence.- Any Police officer may, without an order from a Magistrate and without a warrant, arrest any person committing in his presence any offence punishable under section 117 or section 125 or section 130 or sub-clause (i), (iv) or (v) of section 131 or clause (i) of section 135 in respect of contravention of any order made under section 39 or 40].
Section 79: Power of Police to arrest without warrant when certain offences committed in his presence.
The Maharashtra Police Act.State Act of Maharashtra · Act 22 of 1951
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Maharashtra Police Act. |
|---|---|
| Section | 79 |
| Marginal note | Power of Police to arrest without warrant when certain offences committed in his presence. |
| Jurisdiction | State of Maharashtra |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
How this provision has been amended
Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.
- substituted, Bom. 21 of 1954. This section was substituted for the original by Bom. 21 of 1954, s. 3, Second Schedule.
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