The European Vagrancy Act 1874, 9 of 1874, (Rep., Act 17 of 1949)

Section 35. Exercise in Native States of powers conferred on Magistrates, Justices and Police

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

35. Exercise in Native States of powers conferred on Magistrates, Justices and Police. 36. Power to make rules for guidance of officers. THE FIRST SCHEDULE (form of Certificate). 35. The powers and duties conferred and imposed by this Act on Magistrates, Justices of the Peace exercising the powers of a Magistrate of the first class, and Police officers respectively may, in places beyond the limits of British India, be exercised and performed by such persons respectively as the Governor General in Council from time to time, by notification in the Gazette of India, appoints in this behalf.

Source: India Code