Notes on criminal classes in the bombay presidency

Notes on Criminal Classes in the Bombay Presidency by M. Kennedy is an important colonial-era study that documents various communities labeled as “criminal” under British rule. The work provides detailed descriptions of their customs, habits, and alleged criminal activities, along with measures proposed for their control. Kennedy’s report reflects the attitudes and policies of the British administration toward these groups. It offers valuable, though biased, insights into the social structure, policing methods, and legal practices of the Bombay Presidency during that period.