The Madras District Police Act, 1859

The Madras District Police Act, 1859 is an act that regulates the functioning of the police within the district of Madras. The act defines the powers and duties of the police, including the maintenance of public order, prevention of crime, and investigation of offenses. It also establishes the framework for the appointment, control, and discipline of police officers in the district. The Act also empowers the district magistrate and the police to take necessary steps to prevent riots and unlawful assemblies, and to disperse them if they occur. The Act also provides for the establishment of village watchmen to assist the police in maintaining law and order in rural areas.