Under section 26 of the Police Act, 1861, detention of property means:
s.26 lets the Magistrate 'detain the property' while a claim period runs, which is holding it in temporary custody pending a claim, not permanent confiscation, destruction…
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Under section 26 of the Police Act, 1861, detention of property means:
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s.26 lets the Magistrate 'detain the property' while a claim period runs, which is holding it in temporary custody pending a claim, not permanent confiscation, destruction or transfer of ownership to police.