Section 29: Arrest by word of mouth

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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29. Arrest by word of mouth Where an offence is committed in the presence of a Magistrate, he may, by word of mouth, command any person to arrest the offender, and may thereupon commit him, or, where the offence is bailable, admit him to bail.

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