Bare Act

The Prisons (Goa, Daman and Diu Amendment) Act, 1968

This law amends prison regulations in the Union Territory of Goa, Daman, and Diu to improve how prisons are managed and prisoners are treated. It updates the definition of prison facilities to include higher security areas and changes rules regarding prisoner classification, welfare, and vocational training. The Act also updates legal references to the Code of Criminal Procedure from 1882 to 1973. By repealing a previous ordinance from 2006, it ensures that all actions taken under the old rules remain valid under this new legislation, modernizing the prison system in the territory.

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