Section 6
Resistance to the taking measurements, etc.
The Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920
About this Act
An Act to authorize the taking of measurements and photographs of convicts and others.
(1) If any person who under this Act is required to
allow his measurements or photograph to be taken resists or refuses to allow the taking of the same, it
shall be lawful to use all means necessary to secure the taking thereof.
(2) Resistance to or refusal to allow taking of measurements or photograph under this Act shall be deemed to be an offence under section 186 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (45 of 1860).
(2) Resistance to or refusal to allow taking of measurements or photograph under this Act shall be deemed to be an offence under section 186 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (45 of 1860).