A tenant shall not during the continuance of his occupancy be liable to imprisonment on the application of his landlord in execution of a decree for an arrear of rent.
Section 97: Prohibition of imprisonment of tenants in execution of decrees for arrears of rent.
The Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887.Central Act · Act 16 of 1887
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887. |
|---|---|
| Section | 97 |
| Marginal note | Prohibition of imprisonment of tenants in execution of decrees for arrears of rent. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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