Section 26: Person who assaults an officer

DISTRICT AND INTERMEDIATE COURTS (CRIMINAL JURISDICTION) ACT, No · PART I: PROCEEDINGS TO OBTAIN THE ATTENDANCE OF A PARTY CHARGED BEFORE MAGISTRATE

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26. Person who assaults an officer An officer may apprehend any person who assaults him while he is in the execution of his duty and take him before a Magistrate.

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