Preamble

APPENDIX 8 THE BOMBAY POLICE ACT, 1951 [Bombay Act No. XXII of 1951]

[11th June, 1951] An Act to consolidate and amend the law for the regulation of the Police Force in the State of Bombay

Whereas it is expedient to amalgamate the District and Greater Bombay Police Forces

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Police Forces of the Saurashtra, Kutch and Hyderabad areas, and of the Vidarbha regions], of the State of Bombay into one common Police Force and to introduce uniform methods regarding the working and control of the said Force throughout the State; And whereas it is necessary to consolidate and amend the law relating to the regulation of the said Force and the exercise of powers and performance of functions by the State Government and by the members of the said Force for the maintenance of public order. And whereas it is necessary to provide for certain other purposes hereinafter appearing. It is hereby enacted as follows: