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Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 105E

Seizure or attachment of property

Quick Answer Reference: Section 105E CrPC

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

What does Section 105E of CrPC say?

Where any officer conducting an inquiry or investigation under section 105D has a reason to believe that any property in relation to which such inquiry or investigation is being conducted is likely to be concealed, transferred or dealt with in any manner which will result in disposal of such property, he may make an order for seizing such property and where it is not practicable to seize such property, he may make an order of attachment directing that such property shall not be transferred or otherwise dealt with, except with the prior permission of the officer making such order, and a copy of such order shall be served on the person concerned. Any order made under Sub-Section (1) shall have no effect unless the said order is confirmed by an order of the said Court, within a period of thirty days of its being made.

Indian StandardSection 105E, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 105E (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 105E of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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People Also Ask (PAA)

Common Questions about Section 105E CrPC

What is Section 105E of CrPC?

Section 105E of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Seizure or attachment of property". The section states: Where any officer conducting an inquiry or investigation under section 105D has a reason to believe that any property in relation to which such inquiry or investigation is being co...

What is the punishment under Section 105E of CrPC?

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

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

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

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 105E 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

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)