The Punjab Laws Act, 1872

Section 45. Powers of Magistrate of district as to foreign vagrants

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

45. Powers of Magistrate of district as to foreign vagrants .—The Magistrate of the district may, if he considers that any band of foreign vagrants is likely to occasion a breach of the peace or to commit any offence under the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), prohibit such band from entering his district; or, if they are already in his district, may require them within a given time to leave it.

Source: India Code