Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No. 51 of 1977)

Chapter 5 : Arrest

53. Saving of civil law rights and liability

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Subject to the provisions of sections 46 and 331, no provision of this Chapter relating to arrest shall be construed as removing or diminishing any civil right or liability of any person in respect of a wrongful or malicious arrest.