Section 170: Suits or prosecutions in respect of acts done under colour of duty as aforesaid not to be entertained without sanction of Government

Q: What does Section 170 of The Karnataka Police Act, 1963 (TKPA) deal with?

Section 170 TKPA pertains to "Suits or prosecutions in respect of acts done under colour of duty as aforesaid not to be entertained without sanction of Government". It is part of the The Karnataka Police Act, 1963, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 170 of The Karnataka Police Act, 1963 (TKPA) governs suits or prosecutions in respect of acts done under colour of duty as aforesaid not to be entertained without sanction of Government. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 170 TKPA still in force?

Yes, Section 170 of the The Karnataka Police Act, 1963 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 170 TKPA?

धारा 170 TKPA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 170 of the The Karnataka Police Act, 1963. Section 170 of The Karnataka Police Act, 1963 (TKPA) governs suits or prosecutions in respect of acts done under colour of duty as aforesaid not to be entertained without sanction of Government. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 170 TKPA?

Dhara 170 TKPA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 170 of the The Karnataka Police Act, 1963. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 170 of The Karnataka Police Act, 1963 (TKPA) governs suits or prosecutions in respect of acts done under colour of duty as aforesaid not to be entertained without sanction of Government. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 170 of The Karnataka Police Act, 1963?

Cite as: "Section 170, The Karnataka Police Act, 1963 (TKPA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Karnataka Police Act, 1963, § 170 (India).

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(1)

In any case of alleged offence by the Commissioner, a Magistrate, Police Officer or Reserve Police Officer or other person, or of a wrong alleged to have been done by such Commissioner, Magistrate, Police Officer or Reserve Police Officer or other person, by any act done under colour or in excess of any such duty or authority as aforesaid, or wherein it shall appear to the court that the offence or wrong if committed or done was of the character aforesaid, the prosecution or suit shall not be entertained except with the previous sanction of the Government.

(2)

In the case of an intended suit on account of such a wrong as aforesaid, the person intending to sue shall be bound to give to the alleged wrongdoer one month’s notice at least of the intended suit with sufficient description of the wrong complained of, failing which such suit shall be dismissed.

(3)

The plaint shall set forth that a notice as aforesaid has been served on the defendant and the date of such service, and shall state whether any, and if so, what tender of amends has been made by the defendant. A copy of the said notice shall be annexed to the plaint endorsed or accompanied with a declaration by the plaintiff of the time and manner of service thereof.