Vidhi Codex

Bare Act

The Kerala Prevention of Damage to Private Property and Payment of Compensation Act 2019

General201913 sections

This legislation regulates the destruction of private property during public protests, riots, strikes, and road blockages in Kerala. It applies to any individual, group, or organization, whether social, religious, or political, who damages private assets. The law matters because it deters violent demonstrations by making property destruction a cognizable, non-bailable offense punishable by up to ten years in prison. Crucially, it safeguards private citizens and businesses by forcing offenders to pay compensation for the damage they cause and requiring accused individuals to deposit at least half of the estimated damage value before being released on bail.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Short title and commencement.
  3. 2. Definitions.
  4. 3. Prohibition of committing damaging act.
  5. 4. Police may make video recording.
  6. 5. Punishment for committing damaging act.
  7. 6. Punishment for committing damaging act by fire or explosive substance.
  8. 7. Offences shall be cognizable and non-bailable.
  9. 8. Special provision as to Bail.
  10. 9. Determination of compensation.
  11. 10. Saving of other laws.
  12. 11. Power to make rules.
  13. 12. Repeal and saving.

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