Section 31

The Punjab Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2026State Act of Punjab · Act 9 of 2026

(1) It shall be the responsibility of the department to take all appropriate measures for protecting the society from criminal activities of high-risk prisoners, habitual offenders and hardened criminals.

(2) Based on the details of the crime committed by the prisoner, available background record and history ticket, prisoners shall be suitably classified, assessed for their propensity and potential to negatively influence Taking appropriate measures against criminal activities of prisoners.

PUNJAB GOVT. GAZ.(EXTRA), MAY 21, 2026 (VYSK 31, 1948 SAKA) 600 other prisoners and be housed in separate barracks or cells, as may be appropriate.

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Act	The Punjab Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2026
Section	31
Jurisdiction	State of Punjab
Status	In force as published by the source

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