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The Prisoners (Chhattisgarh Amendment) Act, 2021

The Prisoners (Chhattisgarh Amendment) Act, 2021

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This law amends the Prisoners Act of 1900 specifically for the state of Chhattisgarh. It modifies Section 31-A to raise the age limit for a specific category of prisoners from twenty-one to forty-two years. Additionally, it changes the duration of a specific period within the law, increasing the number of days from two to three and from ten to fourteen. These changes update the legal framework governing prisoners in Chhattisgarh to better align with current standards or requirements.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement
  2. 2. Amendment of Prisoners Act, 1900 (Central Act No. 3 of 1900), in its application to the State of Chhattisgarh
  3. 3. Act) in its application to the State of Chhattisgarh be amended in the manner hereinafter provided.

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