The Police Acts, 1861

Police Acts, 1861

This edition of The Police Act, 1861 (Act 5 of 1861, dated 22-3-1861), updated with allied Acts and relevant legislative references, serves as a comprehensive and reliable legal reference for students preparing for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), as well as professionals in law enforcement, legal practice, criminology, and governance.

The book presents the bare text of the law—precisely as enacted—without commentary or interpretation, making it ideal for examination purposes and statutory referencing. It also incorporates allied enactments governing police administration, disciplinary measures, and jurisdictional powers, ensuring a consolidated and practical legal resource.

The content spans the full scope of the Act, including:

• Provisions regulating the constitution, superintendence, and powers of the police force

• Duties, responsibilities, and accountability of police officers

• Maintenance of public order, crime prevention, and law enforcement mechanisms

• Allied Acts incorporated for comprehensive coverage:

 – The Police Act, 1888 (Repealed by The Repealing and Amending (Second) Act, 2017)

 – The Police Act, 1949

 – The Police (Incitement to Disaffection) Act, 1922

 – The Police-Forces (Restriction of Rights) Act, 1966

 – The State Armed Police Forces (Extension of Laws) Act, 1952

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• AIBE aspirants seeking a statutorily accurate and updated resource

• Law students and academicians studying criminal and police laws

• Practising advocates handling cases involving police powers and conduct

• Police officers, administrators, and trainers requiring a ready statutory reference

• Criminologists, researchers, and policy advisors in law and order governance

Whether used in the exam hall, the courtroom, or in the field, this updated text delivers the full legislative authority of The Police Act, 1861, as it applies in 2024.