The Prisons Act, 1894 · III —

Section 19. Jailer to be present at night

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

19. Jailer to be present at night.— The Jailer shall not be absent from the prison for a night without permission in writing from the Superintendent; but, if absent without leave for a night from unavoidable necessity, he shall immediately report the fact and the cause of it to the Superintendent.

Source: India Code