Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 455

Destruction of libellous and other matter

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Provision: Section 455 of CrPC
Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Classification: criminal procedure
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 455 of CrPC say?

On a conviction under section 292, section 293, section 501 or section 502 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), the Court may order the destruction of all the copies of the thing in respect of which the conviction was had, and which are in the custody of the Court or remain in the possession or power of the person convicted. The Court may, in like manner, on a conviction under section 272, section 273, section 274, or section 275 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), order the food, drink drug or medical preparation in respect of which the conviction was had, to be destroyed.

Indian StandardSection 455, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 455 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 455 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

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Common Questions about Section 455 CrPC

What is Section 455 of CrPC?

Section 455 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Destruction of libellous and other matter". The section states: On a conviction under section 292, section 293, section 501 or section 502 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), the Court may order the destruction of all the copies of the thing...