Police Act, 1861
| The Police Act, 1861 | |
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| Imperial Legislative Council | |
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| Citation | Act No. 5 of 1861 |
| Enacted by | Imperial Legislative Council |
| Enacted | 16 March 1861 |
| Effective | 22 March 1861 |
| Status: In force (amended) | |
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The Police Act, 1861, also Act V of 1861 was a legislative act passed in British India, to regulate the Police. It outlined the structure, functions, powers, and duties of the police. It vested the administration of the police in the Inspector-General of Police.
It defined the powers and responsibilities of police officers in maintaining public order, preventing and detecting crimes, and enforcing laws. Inspector-General was to be responsible to the provincial government and the superintendent was to the civilian collector.