Section 101. Power to compel restoration of abducted females
Upon complaint made on oath of the
abduction or unlawful detention of a woman, or a female child for any unlawful purpose, a District
Magistrate, Sub-divisional Magistrate or Magistrate of the first class may make an order for the immediate
restoration of such woman to her liberty, or of such female child to her parent, guardian or other person
having the lawful charge of such child, and may compel compliance with such order, using such force as
may be necessary.
C.—General provisions relating to searches
abduction or unlawful detention of a woman, or a female child for any unlawful purpose, a District
Magistrate, Sub-divisional Magistrate or Magistrate of the first class may make an order for the immediate
restoration of such woman to her liberty, or of such female child to her parent, guardian or other person
having the lawful charge of such child, and may compel compliance with such order, using such force as
may be necessary.
C.—General provisions relating to searches