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Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 101

Disposal of things found in search beyond jurisdiction

Quick Answer Reference: Section 101 CrPC

  • Provision: Section 101 of CrPC
  • Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • Classification: criminal procedure
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 101 of CrPC say?

When, in the execution of a search-warrant at any place beyond the local jurisdiction of the Court which issued the same, any of the things for which search is made, arc found, such things, together with the list of the same prepared under me provisions hereinafter contained, shall be immediately taken before the Court issuing the warrant, unless such place is nearer to the Magistrate having jurisdiction therein than to such Court, in which case the list and things shall be immediately taken before such Magistrate; and unless there be good cause to the contrary, such Magistrate shall make an order authorising them to be taken to such Court.

Indian StandardSection 101, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 101 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 101 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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Common Questions about Section 101 CrPC

What is Section 101 of CrPC?

Section 101 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Disposal of things found in search beyond jurisdiction". The section states: When, in the execution of a search-warrant at any place beyond the local jurisdiction of the Court which issued the same, any of the things for which search is made, arc found, suc...

What is the punishment under Section 101 of CrPC?

Section 101 of CrPC does not prescribe a specific criminal punishment, or it is a procedural provision.

Is Section 101 of CrPC bailable or non-bailable?

Section 101 of CrPC is generally a Non-Bailable offence under Indian criminal procedure.

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 101 CrPC

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

2013 2 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

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