The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955

Section 3. The Hyderabad Harijan (Removal of Social Disabilities) Regulations, 1358F (No. LVI of 1358. Fasli)

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

13. The Hyderabad Harijan (Removal of Social Disabilities) Regulations, 1358F (No. LVI of 1358. Fasli). 3. The existing Explanation renumbered as Explanation I by s. 9, ibid ., (w.e.f 19-11-1976). 4. Ins. by s. 10, ibid. (w.e.f. 19-11-1976). to remove any carcass or to flay any animal, or to remove the umbilical cord or to do any other job of a similar nature shall be deemed to have enforced a disability arising out of "untouchability". (2) Whoever is deemed under sub-section (1) to have enforced a disability arising out of "untouchability" shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three months and not more than six months and also with fine which shall not be less than one hundred rupees and not more than five hundred rupees. Explanation. —For the purposes of this section, "compulsion" includes a threat of social or economic boycott.]

Source: India Code