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Section 3. Taking of measurements, etc., of convicted persons.
The Kerala Identification of Prisoners Act, 1963
Act no. 39 of 19631963In forceKerala (State Act)
3. Taking of measurements, etc., of convicted persons.—Every person who has been— (a) convicted of any offence punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term of one year or upwards, or of any offence which would render him liable to enhanced punishment on a subsequent conviction ; or (b) ordered to give security for his good behaviour under section 118 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Central Act 5 of 1898), shall, if so required, allow his measurements and photograph to be taken by a police officer in the prescribed manner.