Bare Act

The East Punjab Armed Bands (Arrest and Detention) Act, 1947

This law empowers authorities to arrest and detain members of armed groups carrying weapons, specifically those consisting of five or more people. It allows police and magistrates to use force, including lethal force, to stop resistance during arrests. Once arrested, individuals are sent to concentration camps where they can be held for up to a month before trial. The legislation imposes severe penalties, including up to seven years in prison for resisting arrest, and makes these offenses non-bailable. It essentially grants the state broad powers to suppress armed groups and maintain public order during a period of unrest.

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