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Section 103: Offence in which prosecution may be instituted

The Rajasthan Prisons Rules, 2022State Rules of Rajasthan · 1894

For the following offences, if committed by any jail officer, a prosecution shall be instituted against the such jail officer, namely:-

(a) willfully or negligently permitting an escape;

(b) any offence under section 42 of the Act relating to the introduction of or supply to prisoners of, forbidden articles, unauthorized communication with the prisoners, and abetment of such offences;

(c) being concerned directly or indirectly with any contract or agreement for supply for the jail or receiving any present or loan from a supplier; and

(d) any serious offence punishable under the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Central Act No. 45 of 1860) or other criminal law:

Provided that the evidence is such so as to make a conviction probable and if the evidence is not sufficient for this, but is sufficient to produce a reasonable belief of the guilt of the officer in the mind of the Superintendent, he may take action disciplinary action.

Where this provision sits

ActThe Rajasthan Prisons Rules, 2022
Section103
Marginal noteOffence in which prosecution may be instituted
JurisdictionState of Rajasthan
StatusIn force as published by the source

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