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

Q: What does Section 33 of The Prisoners Act, 1900 (TPA) deal with?

Section 33 TPA pertains to "Release, on recognizance, by order of High Court, of prisoner recommended for pardon.". It is part of the The Prisoners Act, 1900, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 33 of The Prisoners Act, 1900 (TPA) governs release, on recognizance, by order of High Court, of prisoner recommended for pardon. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 33 TPA still in force?

Yes, Section 33 of the The Prisoners Act, 1900 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 33 TPA?

धारा 33 TPA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 33 of the The Prisoners Act, 1900. Section 33 of The Prisoners Act, 1900 (TPA) governs release, on recognizance, by order of High Court, of prisoner recommended for pardon. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 33 TPA?

Dhara 33 TPA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 33 of the The Prisoners Act, 1900. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 33 of The Prisoners Act, 1900 (TPA) governs release, on recognizance, by order of High Court, of prisoner recommended for pardon. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 33 of The Prisoners Act, 1900?

Cite as: "Section 33, The Prisoners Act, 1900 (TPA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Prisoners Act, 1900, 1900, § 33 (India).

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The Prisoners Act, 1900

Chapter VIII — DISCHARGE OF PRISONERS

Section 33

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

1 [Any High] Court may, in any case in which it has recommended to 2 [Government] the granting of a free pardon to any prisoner, permit him to be at liberty on his own recognizance. 1. 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. by the A.O.1950 for "Her Majesty ".