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Section 6. Powers, protection and control.

THE KARNATAKA HOME GUARDS ACT, 1962

Act no. 35 of 19621962In forceKarnataka (State Act)

6. Powers, protection and control.—(1) A member of the Home Guards when called out under section 5 shall have the same powers, privileges and protection as an officer of police appointed under the 1[Karnataka Police Act, 1963]1 . (2) No prosecution shall be instituted against a member of the Home Guards in respect of anything done or purporting to be done in the exercise of his powers or the discharge of his functions or duties as such member, except with the previous sanction of the Commandant General.