Bare Act

The Kerala Habitual Offenders Act, 1960

This Act establishes a system to register and monitor habitual offenders throughout the state of Kerala. It empowers local authorities to maintain official records of individuals deemed to be habitual offenders, requiring them to provide personal identification including fingerprints, photographs, and footprints. Registered offenders are obligated to report any changes in residence and to visit designated authorities regularly. The act aims to manage rehabilitation and training programs for repeated offenders, preventing future crimes by keeping detailed profiles of those with criminal histories. By implementing this registration system, the state seeks to identify repeat criminals early and provide appropriate interventions rather than simply punitive measures alone.

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