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The Prisoners Act, 1900

Part VIII — DISCHARGE OF PRISONERS

Section 33Release, on recognizance, by order of High Court, of prisoner recommended for pardon

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Section 33: Release, on recognizance, by order of High Court, of prisoner recommended for pardon

33. Release, on recognizance, by order of High Court, of prisoner recommended for pardon

[Any High] Court may, in any case in which it has recommended to [Government] the granting of a free pardon to any prisoner, permit him to be at liberty on his own recognizance.

Amendment notes (2)
  1. Subs . Subs. by the Adaptation of Laws (No. 2) Order, 1956 for "Any Court which is a High Court for a Part A State".
  2. Subs . Subs. by the A.O.1950 for "Her Majesty".