Section 28: Officer to notify his authority

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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28. Officer to notify his authority (1) An officer proceeding to arrest without warrant shall, unless the party intended to be arrested is otherwise acquainted with it, notify his authority. (2) Such notification is not necessary where the party is in the actual commission of any offence or where fresh pursuit is made after any such party who, being discovered, makes his escape.

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