Section 9 in Punjab Prisoners (Attendance In Courts) Rules, 1969
9. Escort of prisoners during road journey
[Section 9(2)(e)]. - In escorting prisoners by road the escort commander shall,(1)keep all prisoners under his charge together in the compact body;(2)place all police under his charge in order at a distance of at least five paces from the prisoners on each flank and place himself and half the force in the rear;(3)never travel at night unless absolutely necessary and previously authorised;(4)regulate marches so as, if possible, to locate prisoners at night in a lock-up or in the interior of a police station or other place of security; and(5)when the Court is situated at some other station, arrangements shall be made by the officer-in-charge of Police Escort for carrying luggage of the prisoners by a suitable conveyance.
