Section 420: Watch chains and trinkets not to be displayed

Q: What does Section 420 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) deal with?

Section 420 TMPM pertains to "Watch chains and trinkets not to be displayed". It is part of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 420 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) governs watch chains and trinkets not to be displayed. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 420 TMPM still in force?

Yes, Section 420 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 420 TMPM?

धारा 420 TMPM is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 420 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016. Section 420 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) governs watch chains and trinkets not to be displayed. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 420 TMPM?

Dhara 420 TMPM is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 420 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 420 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) governs watch chains and trinkets not to be displayed. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 420 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016?

Cite as: "Section 420, The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Model Prison Manual, 2016, 2016, § 420 (India).

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The Model Prison Manual, 2016

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 420

Watch chains and trinkets not to be displayed

- Medals and medal ribbons - Watch chains and trinkets and not to be displayed outside the uniform. Medal ribbons are to be worn on the left breast. On formal occasions the medals themselves will be worn.