The Bihar prevention of Beggary Act, 1951
bihar · 1952
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- S. 3Begging an offence under this Act
- S. 4Section 4 authorizes police or authorized officers to arrest beggars without a warrant, except those soliciting on private premises, and mandates court appearance.
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the procedure for courts to investigate and detain individuals found begging and to order their placement in a workhouse or home if found guilty.
- S. 7Report of medical officer before committal
- S. 9Release of a person sentenced under Section 5 or 6 and committed to Work House, Special Home or Certified Home
- S. 13[23 January, 1952 Punishment for escape from Worl House, Special Home or Certifiet Horne