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The Bombay Habitual Offenders Act, 1959.

Section 6. Power to take finger and palm impressions, foot-prints and photographs at any time.

The District Magistrate or any officer appointed by him in this behalf, may at any time order the finger and palm impressions, foot-prints and photographs, of any registered offender to be taken.

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