Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act 1955

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4 Making and possession of subversive documents

5 Interpretation of this Part

6 Restrictions on strikes and lock-outs

7 Illegal strikes and lock-outs

8 Lock-out or strike consequent on illegal strike or lock-out

9 Penalty for illegal strikes and lock-outs

10 Penalty for instigation

11 Penalty for giving financial aid to illegal strikes or lock‑outs

12 Protection of persons refusing to take part in illegal strikes or lock‑outs

13 Dispersal of assemblies

14 Powers of search and boarding vessels

15 Disposal of subversive documents

16 Failure to report offences

17 Attempt to commit offences and assisting offenders

18 Offences arrestable and non-bailable

19 Offences by companies, etc.

21 Jurisdiction of District Courts

22 Admission of statements in evidence

23 Trials may be in private

24 Power to prohibit publication of witnesses’ names, etc.

25 Disposal of articles in possession of authorities

26 Publicity of orders

27 Interpretation of sections 27A, 27B and 27C

27A Taking of photographs, finger impressions, body samples, etc., from person arrested, detained or subject to police supervision

27B Further provisions for taking of body samples

27C Retention of photographs, finger impressions, particulars and body samples taken

28 Power to amend Schedules

29 Effect of this Act

30 Power of Minister to make orders

31 Orders to be referred to advisory committee and subject to confirmation by President

32 Power to substitute order for police supervision

33 Obligations on person subject to supervision

35 Double penalties for crimes of violence

38 Extension of orders

38A Revocation of orders

39 Constitution of advisory committees

40 Powers and procedure of advisory committees

41 Disclosure of information

42 Manner of detention and powers to order removal

43 Temporary release of detainees to engage in employment

44 Power to detain suspected persons

45 Duty to arrest persons ordered to be detained

46 Power to enter and search

47 Officers of Central Narcotics Bureau to exercise powers conferred on police officers under sections 44, 45 and 46, etc.

48 Powers of Public Prosecutor

Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act 1955

[21 October 1955]

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