Section 48: Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions

Q: What does Section 48 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 (TCLAA) deal with?

Section 48 TCLAA pertains to "Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions". It is part of the The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 48 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 (TCLAA) governs pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 48 TCLAA still in force?

Yes, Section 48 of the The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 48 TCLAA?

धारा 48 TCLAA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 48 of the The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013. Section 48 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 (TCLAA) governs pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 48 TCLAA?

Dhara 48 TCLAA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 48 of the The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 48 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 (TCLAA) governs pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 48 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013?

Cite as: "Section 48, The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 (TCLAA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013, 2013, § 48 (India).

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The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013

Chapter VA — rrest Of Persons

Section 48

Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions

- A police officer may, for the purpose of arresting without warrant any person whom he is authorised to arrest, pursue such person into any place in India.

Related Sections

§47

Search of place entered by person sought to be arrested

TCLAA

§49

No unnecessary restraint

TCLAA

§41

When police may arrest without warrant

TCLAA

§41B

Procedure of arrest and duties of officer making arrest

TCLAA

§41C

Control room at district

TCLAA

§41D

Right of arrested person to meet an advocate of his choice during interrogation

TCLAA

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Table of Contents

The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013

Chapter VA — rrest Of Persons

Section 48

Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions

- A police officer may, for the purpose of arresting without warrant any person whom he is authorised to arrest, pursue such person into any place in India.