Prisoners Act 1900 with Rules – Bare Act with Section Notes By Taxmann’s Editorial Board

Prisoners Act 1900 with Rules [Bare Act with Section Notes] by Taxmann is an authoritative and up-to-date statutory reference to India’s legal framework governing prisoners confined by order of courts and the administration of prisons. This Edition meticulously presents the text of the Act, as amended up to date, together with detailed section-wise notes, explanatory comments, and legislative history. The publication is designed to facilitate a clear and practical understanding of the statutory provisions regulating custody, detention, transfer, production before courts, discipline, and discharge of prisoners, along with the powers and duties of prison authorities and courts. In addition to the principal Act, this volume consolidates all primary allied legislation governing prison administration, the inter-state and international transfer of prisoners, the attendance of prisoners in courts, and modern identification procedures. By integrating bare statutory text with structured section notes and related laws, this book serves as a comprehensive and reliable guide for all stakeholders engaged in criminal justice administration and correctional governance.

This book is intended for the following audience:

• Advocates & Legal Practitioners for precise statutory reference on prisoners’ custody, transfer, production before courts, and prison administration
• Judges & Judicial Officers as a ready reference for warrants, custody procedures, attendance of prisoners in courts, and execution of sentences
• Police Officers & Prison Administration Officials for operational clarity on detention, transfer, discipline, and statutory powers and duties
• Government Officials & Policymakers – Officers in Home, Prison, and Law Departments dealing with correctional administration and inter-state or international prisoner transfer
• Academicians & Law Students for structured study of prison laws, criminal procedure, and custodial jurisprudence
• Libraries & Research Institutions as an up-to-date and consolidated statutory resource on prison-related legislation

The Present Publication is the 2026 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Prisoners Act [Act No. 3 of 1900] and Rules, with the following noteworthy features:

• [Comprehensive Text with Section Notes] Provides the complete and updated text of the Prisoners Act 1900, supported by detailed, section-wise explanatory notes clarifying scope, applicability, and procedural aspects
• [Updated and Amended Law] Incorporates all statutory amendments, adaptations, and omissions as in force, with the law stated as of the updated date
• [Pre-amendment Provisions in Footnotes] Includes the text of provisions as they existed prior to amendments in the respective footnotes, enabling readers to understand the pre-amendment legal position and transitional applicability
• [Inclusion of All Allied Acts & Rules] Consolidates all major connected legislations, including:
  • Prisons Act 1894
  • Prisoners (Attendance in Courts) Act 1955
  • Transfer of Prisoners Act 1950
  • Repatriation of Prisoners Act 2003 with Rules 2004
  • Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022 with Rules 2022
• [Procedural and Administrative Clarity] Section notes explain custody procedures, warrants, production of prisoners before courts, inter-State and international transfers, disciplinary mechanisms, and identification processes
• [Structured Indexing] A detailed subject index and logical arrangement of statutes ensure quick navigation and efficient statutory research

The structure of the book is as follows:

• Bare Act Text presented section-by-section, exactly as enacted and amended
• Section Notes immediately following relevant provisions, explaining definitions, duties, powers, procedures, and compliance aspects
• Logical Sequencing of principal and allied laws, enabling a holistic understanding of prisoner-related legislation
• Detailed Subject Indexes at the end of each Act for efficient cross-referencing and research