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Section 5 of the Police Act, 1861 ensures that the head of police operates:

Section 5 of the Police Act, 1861 makes the police chief's powers subject to "such limitation as may from time to time be imposed by the State Government". The office…

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Section 5 of the Police Act, 1861 ensures that the head of police operates:

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Section 5 of the Police Act, 1861 makes the police chief's powers subject to "such limitation as may from time to time be imposed by the State Government". The office therefore answers to the State executive, with no role for the Army and no general supervision by the High Court.

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