Section 14: References in this Part to prisons, etc., to be construed as referring also to Reformatory Schools.

Q: What does Section 14 of The Prisoners Act, 1900 (TPA) deal with?

Section 14 TPA pertains to "References in this Part to prisons, etc., to be construed as referring also to Reformatory Schools.". It is part of the The Prisoners Act, 1900, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 14 of The Prisoners Act, 1900 (TPA) governs references in this Part to prisons, etc., to be construed as referring also to Reformatory Schools. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 14 TPA still in force?

Yes, Section 14 of the The Prisoners Act, 1900 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 14 TPA?

धारा 14 TPA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 14 of the The Prisoners Act, 1900. Section 14 of The Prisoners Act, 1900 (TPA) governs references in this Part to prisons, etc., to be construed as referring also to Reformatory Schools. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 14 TPA?

Dhara 14 TPA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 14 of the The Prisoners Act, 1900. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 14 of The Prisoners Act, 1900 (TPA) governs references in this Part to prisons, etc., to be construed as referring also to Reformatory Schools. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 14 of The Prisoners Act, 1900?

Cite as: "Section 14, The Prisoners Act, 1900 (TPA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Prisoners Act, 1900, § 14 (India).

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The Prisoners Act, 1900

Chapter IV — PRISONERS OUTSIDE THE PRESIDENCY-TOWNS

Section 14

References in this Part to prisons, etc., to be construed as referring also to Reformatory Schools.

In this Part all references to prisons or to imprisonment or confinement shall be construed as referring also to Reformatory Schools or to detention therein.