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Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 481

Public servant concerned in sale not to purchase or bid for property

Quick Answer Reference: Section 481 CrPC

  • Provision: Section 481 of CrPC
  • Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • Classification: criminal procedure
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 481 of CrPC say?

A public servant having any duty to perform in connection with the sale of any property under this Code shall not purchase or bid for the properly.

Indian StandardSection 481, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 481 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 481 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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Common Questions about Section 481 CrPC

What is Section 481 of CrPC?

Section 481 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Public servant concerned in sale not to purchase or bid for property". The section states: A public servant having any duty to perform in connection with the sale of any property under this Code shall not purchase or bid for the properly....

What is the punishment under Section 481 of CrPC?

Section 481 of CrPC does not prescribe a specific criminal punishment, or it is a procedural provision.

Is Section 481 of CrPC bailable or non-bailable?

Whether Section 481 of CrPC is bailable or non-bailable depends on the schedule classification.

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 481 CrPC

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

2013 2 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India