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Under Section 50(1)(c) of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, detention of accused is allowed:

Section 50(1)(c) lets the officer "arrest him without warrant, and detain him" where an offence appears to have been committed and the officer is not satisfied that he will…

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Under Section 50(1)(c) of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, detention of accused is allowed:

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Section 50(1)(c) lets the officer "arrest him without warrant, and detain him" where an offence appears to have been committed and the officer is not satisfied that he will appear. Section 50(4) then requires the detained person to be taken forthwith before a Magistrate; no advance authorisation or one-hour limit is laid down.

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