The Prisons Act, 1894 · XII —

Section 4. Taking of measurement, etc., of non-convicted persons

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

4. Taking of measurement, etc., of non-convicted persons. — Any person who has been arrested in connection with an offence punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term of one year or upwards shall, if so required by a police officer, allow his measurements to be taken in the prescribed manner.

Source: India Code