Section 3
Taking of measurements, etc., of convicted persons.
The Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920
About this Act
An Act to authorize the taking of measurements and photographs of convicts and others.
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 5 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (5 of 1898),
shall, if so required, allow his measurements and photograph to be taken by a police officer the prescribed manner.
(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 5 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (5 of 1898),
shall, if so required, allow his measurements and photograph to be taken by a police officer the prescribed manner.
Notes
1. See now s. 117 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974).