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Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 105A

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Quick Answer Reference: Section 105A CrPC

  • Provision: Section 105A of CrPC
  • Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • Classification: criminal procedure
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 105A of CrPC say?

In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires; "contracting State" means any country or place outside India in respect of which arrangements have been made by the Central Government with the Government of such country through a treaty or otherwise; "identifying" includes establishment of a proof that the property was derived from, or used in, the Commission of an offence; "proceeds of crime" means any property derived or obtained directly or indirectly, by any person as a result of criminal activity (including crime involving currency transfers) or the value of any such property; "property" means property and assets of every description whether corporeal or incorporeal, movable or immovable tangible or intangible and deeds and instruments evidencing title to, or interest in, such property or assets derived or used in the Commission of an offence and includes properly obtained through proceeds of crime; "tracing" means determining the nature source, disposition, movement, title or ownership of property.

Indian StandardSection 105A, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 105A (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 105A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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Common Questions about Section 105A CrPC

What is Section 105A of CrPC?

Section 105A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Definitions". The section states: In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires; "contracting State" means any country or place outside India in respect of which arrangements have been made by the Cent...

What is the punishment under Section 105A of CrPC?

Section 105A of CrPC does not prescribe a specific criminal punishment, or it is a procedural provision.

Is Section 105A of CrPC bailable or non-bailable?

Whether Section 105A of CrPC is bailable or non-bailable depends on the schedule classification.

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 105A CrPC

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

2013 2 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

2017 10 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India