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TypeBare Act JurisdictionCentral Government

Police Act, 1861 Section 3

Superintendence in the State Government

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https://sooperkanoon.com/act/37657

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Police Act, 1861 Section 3 is part of Police Act, 1861 - Superintendence in the State Government. Read the section text below and explore Indian court judgments that cite it.

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Section Text

The superintendence of the police throughout a general police- district shall vest in and {The words "subject in the case of officers of the Indian Police of and above the rank of Assistant Superintendent to the control of the Governor - General of India in Council " as amended by Act 38 of 1920, section 2 and Schedule I, omitted, ibid.} shall be exercised by the State Government to which such district is subordinate; and except as authorized under the provisions of this Act, no person, officer, or Court shall be empowered by the State Government to {The word " appoint " omitted, ibid.} supersede, or control any police functionary.

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