Jammu and Kashmir Prevention of Beggary Act, 1960
Jammu and Kashmir Prevention of Beggary Act, 1960
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This Act makes begging a criminal offence in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It defines begging broadly to include soliciting alms, exposing injuries for money, or having no visible means of subsistence. The law empowers police to arrest individuals found begging without a warrant and allows courts to hold summary inquiries. If a person is found guilty, they can be detained in specialized homes like Sick Homes or Children’s Homes for a period ranging from one to three years. The legislation aims to curb the practice of begging and provide structured rehabilitation for those affected.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Begging an offence under this Act
- 4. Arrest without warrant
- 5. Summary inquiry in respect of persons found begging and their detention
- 6. Penalty for begging after detention as beggar
- 7. Punishment for escape from Sick Home, Beggar’s Home or Children’s Home
- 8. Release
- 9. Rule making power
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