Section 21
Preventive action by police
Act: Anti-Rape (Investigation and Trial) Act 2021
💡 Section Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
| Statute Name | Anti-Rape (Investigation and Trial) Act 2021 |
| Section Identifier | 21 |
| Provision Title | Preventive action by police |
Quick Q&A خلاصہ:
Q1: What does Section 21 of Anti-Rape (Investigation and Trial) Act 2021 cover?
It covers: "Preventive action by police". You can read the full text of the provisions on this page.
Q2: Are there court cases citing Section 21?
Yes, related judicial decisions citing this section are indexed in the "Citing Judgments" section.
Section Provisions
PLD 2021 Federal Statutes 638 PLD 2021 Federal Statutes 638 ACT XXX OF 2021 ANTI-RAPE (INVESTIGATION AND TRIAL) ACT, 2021 An Act to ensure expeditious redressal of rape and sexual abuse crimes in respect of women and children through special investigation teams and special Courts providing for efficacious procedures, speedy trial, evidence and matters connected therewith or incidental thereto; [Gazette of Pakistan Extraordinary, Part I, 4th December, 2021] No. F. 22(3)/2021-Legis, dated 3.12.2021.---The following Act of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) received the assent of the President on the 1st December, 2021 is hereby published for general information:- It is hereby enacted as follows:- 21. Preventive action by police.---If any police officer receives information in relation to the commission or threat of commission of a scheduled offence, he shall immediately interpose, act and take such action as may be necessary including and not limited to the exercising of powers under the Code, in particular sections 149 and 151 thereof, to prevent the commission of such offences, notwithstanding that the offence reported has been committed in an area not within the jurisdiction of such police officer.
How to cite this provision:
Section 21 of Anti-Rape (Investigation and Trial) Act 2021 ("Preventive action by police"), Pakistan Law Portal, available at: https://paklawportal.com/statute/section/124984752