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Outrages in Malabar Act 1854, 23 of 1854 (Rep., Act 20 of 1859)

9 sections · As amended up to 2026-08

Sections

  1. 1Authorizes the G. in C. of Madras to proclaim Malabar as under the provisions of this Act
  2. 2*Mopla murdering or attempting to murder any person of other class, or any person joining in or acce
  3. 3*Authorizes burial or burning of bodies of Moplas within the precincts of Jail.*
  4. 4*Powers of G. in C. under M. R. 2, 1819 and Act 5, 1841 as to confinement or trial of persons, extended to offenders under this Act.*
  5. 5*Magistrate to apply to G. in C. for orders respecting any Mopla, &c. against whom he wishes to proceed under last Section.*
  6. 6*If after self-banishment, in commutation for trial, party returns, he shall be liable to imprisonment, &c.*
  7. 7*Authorizes the Magistrate, with consent of G. in C., to levy fine on the district to which any offending Mopla may belong.*
  8. 8*Fines under this Act to be levied like public Revenue and Magistrate not to be liable to any civil action.*
  9. 10*Act to continue in force till 31st December, 1859.*