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TypeBare Act JurisdictionCentral Government

Police Act, 1888

Complete Act - all sections

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https://sooperkanoon.com/act/51240

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Police Act, 1888 is Central state legislation published on SooperKanoon in full. Use this page to read the bare act and jump to judgments that cite it.

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Act Text

Preamble1 - Police Act, 1888
Section1 - Title and Extent
Section2 - Constitution of Police Forces for Special Purposes
Section3 - Employment of Police Officers Beyond the State to Which They Belong
Section4 - Consent of State Government to Exercise of Powers and Jurisdiction

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