Definitions

Definitions.- In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—

1. (a) “Active duty” means—
   • (i) the period during which an Armed Police Officer is attached to, or forms part of a unit which is engaged in operations against an enemy, or is employed on the protection of any place or purpose against armed attack, or the maintenance of public order;
   • (ii) the period during which an Armed Police Officer is engaged in any search, patrol, or other operations;
2. (b) “Armed Police” means the Armed Police of the Union territory constituted under this Act;
3. (c) “Close arrest” means confinement of a person under arrest within the barracks, guard room, or any other place under the control of the Armed Police or a specific place under the command of the Superior Officer;
4. (d) “Open arrest” means such confinement or restriction of a person under arrest as to preclude him from leaving the police lines or any station or area specified by his Superior Officer.