The Prisoners Act, 1900

Section 9. Delivery of persons committed by High Court in execution of a decree or for contempt

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

9. Delivery of persons committed by High Court in execution of a decree or for contempt.— Where any person is committed by the High Court, whether in execution of a decree or for contempt of Court or for any other cause, the Court shall cause him to be delivered to the Superintendent, together with its warrant of commitment.

Source: India Code