The Prisons Act, 1894 · Chapter XII – Miscellaneous

Section 58 – Prisoners not to be ironed by Jailer except under necessity

In force Last verified 11 November 2026

58. Prisoners not to be ironed by Jailer except under necessity

No prisoner shall be put in irons or under mechanical restraint by the Jailer of his own authority, except in case of urgent necessity, in which case notice thereof shall be forthwith given to the Superintendent.

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