Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 459

Power to sell perishable property

⚖️ Bail Procedure Guide 🔨 Punishment & Liability Guide

⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 459 CrPC

Provision: Section 459 of CrPC
Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Classification: criminal procedure
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 459 of CrPC say?

If the person entitled to the possession of such property is unknown or absent and the property is subject to speedy and natural decay, or if the Magistrate to whom its seizure is reported is of opinion that its sale would be for the benefit of the owner, or that the value of such property is less than five hundred rupees, the Magistrate may at any time direct it to be sold; and the provisions of sections 457 and 458 shall, as nearly as may be practicable, apply to the net proceeds of such sale.

Indian StandardSection 459, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 459 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 459 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Canonical Web linkhttps://nyaya.cloud/acts/code-of-criminal-procedure-1973/459

Embed this Section Card

Want to display this Section explanation card on your website? Copy and paste the HTML code below:

<iframe src="https://nyaya.cloud/api/widget/section?act=code-of-criminal-procedure-1973&sec=459" width="100%" height="250" style="border:none; border-radius:8px;"></iframe>

Source: Gazette of India (Official Publication)Verify egazette.gov.in ↗

Common Questions about Section 459 CrPC

What is Section 459 of CrPC?

Section 459 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Power to sell perishable property". The section states: If the person entitled to the possession of such property is unknown or absent and the property is subject to speedy and natural decay, or if the Magistrate to whom its seizure is ...