Section 4 of The Prevention of Blackmarketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980
A detention order may be executed at any place in India in the manner provided for the execution of warrants of arrest under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974).
Summary
- This section allows a preventive detention order to be carried out and enforced anywhere within the territory of India.
- It specifies that the actual arrest and custody process must follow the standard rules set for criminal arrest warrants.
- It references the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, as the governing law for how these orders are physically executed.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Where can a detention order be executed under Section 4 of the Prevention of Blackmarketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980?
Under Section 4 of this essential supplies law, a detention order can be executed at any place within India.
2. Which procedural law governs the execution of a detention order under Section 4 of the Prevention of Blackmarketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980?
Under Section 4 of this anti-blackmarketing Act, the order is executed in the manner provided for arrest warrants under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
3. Does a detention order lose its force if the person flees to another state under Section 4 of the Prevention of Blackmarketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980?
No, under Section 4 of this supply maintenance law, the order remains fully enforceable and can be executed in any state or territory across India.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 4 of the Prevention of Blackmarketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980, how must a detention order be physically executed?
Q2.Under Section 4 of the Prevention of Blackmarketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980, what is the geographical limit for executing a valid detention order?
Q3.Under Section 4 of the Prevention of Blackmarketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980, which specific statute is referenced to define the execution procedure?
Q4.Under Section 4 and Section 1 of the Prevention of Blackmarketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980, how does the nationwide reach of the Act's execution align with its territorial extent?