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Section 31 of The Prisoners Act, 1900

[Removal of prisoners from territories under one Local Government to territories under another.] Repealed by the Amending Act, 1903 (1 of 1903), s. 4 and the Third Schedule.

Summary

Section 31 of the 1900 Act originally concerned moving prisoners from territories under one local government to those under another.
This specific section was officially removed from the active law in 1903.
It was repealed by the legislation known as the Amending Act, 1903.

Practical examples

1A lawyer named Mr. Gupta looks for Section 31 in a modern legal handbook to find rules for moving a client between districts, but he finds only a note stating the section was deleted in 1903.

2In 1905, a prison clerk named Samuel tries to process a transfer using this section, but his supervisor explains that the Amending Act of 1903 has already taken those powers away.

FAQ

1. Is Section 31 of The Prisoners Act, 1900 still in effect?

No, Section 31 of The Prisoners Act, 1900 was repealed and is no longer part of the active law.

2. What law was responsible for removing Section 31 from the 1900 Act?

Section 31 was removed by the Amending Act, 1903, which is also known as Act 1 of 1903.

3. What was the original purpose of Section 31 of The Prisoners Act, 1900?

Section 31 of the 1900 Act originally provided for the removal of prisoners from territories under one local government to territories under another.

Test yourself

Q1.According to the source, what is the current status of Section 31 of The Prisoners Act, 1900?

Q2.Which Act officially repealed Section 31 of The Prisoners Act, 1900?

Q3.Under which Part of The Prisoners Act, 1900 was Section 31 originally found?

Q4.What topic did Section 31 of The Prisoners Act, 1900 cover before it was repealed?

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