Delhi Police Act, 1978 · Chapter V: Special Measures for Maintenance of Public Order and Security of State
Section 55: Taking measurements and photographs, etc., of persons against whom an order under section 46, 47 or 48 is made
Every person against whom an order has been made under section 46, section 47 or section 48 shall, if so required by the Commissioner of Police, allow his measurements and photograph to be taken by a police officer in the prescribed manner.
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