This edition of The Police Act, 1861 (Act 5 of 1861, dated 22-3-1861) presents the authoritative bare text of one of India’s foundational statutes governing police administration and functioning. Updated for 2026, the book is designed as a precise and dependable legal reference for students, legal professionals, and candidates preparing for law examinations

The publication reproduces the statutory provisions exactly as enacted, maintaining legislative accuracy without interpretation, while offering brief short comments for contextual clarity. It ensures that readers have access to the law in its current and operative form, aligned with subsequent legislative developments.

Along with the Police Act, 1861, this edition also incorporates the full text of allied and related legislations, including:
• The Police Act, 1888 (noting its repeal by the Repealing and Amending (Second) Act, 2017)
• The Police Act, 1949
• The Police (Incitement to Disaffection) Act, 1922
• The Police-Forces (Restriction of Rights) Act, 1966
• The State Armed Police Forces (Extension of Laws) Act, 1952

Together, these enactments provide a comprehensive statutory framework governing police forces, discipline, powers, duties, restrictions, and administrative control across India.

This bare act edition is particularly suitable for:
• Law students seeking an accurate text for academic study
• Advocates and litigators dealing with criminal and administrative law
• Police officials and administrators requiring a statutory reference
• Libraries, institutions, and courts maintaining updated legal resources

Whether used for examination preparation, courtroom reference, or academic understanding, this 2026 edition delivers a clear, concise, and up-to-date presentation of the Police Act, 1861 along with its allied laws in a single accessible volume.