Bombay Police Act, 1951

Section 1

Short title and extent 2. Definitions 3. Declaration of police officers as public servants 4. Constitution of police force 5. Police commissioner's powers

Section 2

Police commissioner's appointment 2. Deputy commissioners 3. Assistant commissioners 4. Inspectors 5. Constables 11-15: Other ranks and positions

Section 3

Police officers' powers 2. Arrest without warrant 3. Search and seizure 4. Entry into premises 5. Inspection of public places 21-33: Various powers related to maintenance of public order

Section 4

Police officers' duties 2. Maintenance of public order 3. Prevention of crime 4. Investigation 5. Protection of property 39-43: Other duties

Section 5

Police officers' conduct 2. Disciplinary action 3. Suspension 4. Dismissal 48-54: Appeals and review

Section 6

Police property management 2. Seizure of property 3. Disposal of property 58-63: Related provisions

Section 7

1. Obstructing police 2. Assaulting police 3. Resisting arrest 4. False information 68-75: Other offences

Section 8

1. Police funds 2. Police regulations 3. Delegation of powers 79-85: Various miscellaneous provisions

Section 9

1. Repeal and savings 2. Transitional provisions 3. Power to make rules 89-92: Other supplemental provisions

Section 10

1. Amendment of section 15 2. Amendment of section 32