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Section 149 - Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
Chapter XI
Preventive Action of The Police
149. Police to prevent cognizable offences.-
Every police officer may interpose for the purpose of preventing, and shall, to the best of his ability, prevent, the commission of any cognizable offence.
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- Section 456: Power to restore possession of immovable property
- Section 251: Substance of accusation to be stated
- Section 317: Provision for inquiries and trial being held in the absence of accused in certain cases
- Section 38: Aid to person, other than police officer, executing warrant
- Section 409: Withdrawal of cases and appeals by Sessions Judges
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