Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 98

Power to compel restoration of abducted females

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Provision: Section 98 of CrPC
Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Classification: criminal procedure
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 98 of CrPC say?

Upon complaint made on oath of the abduction or unlawful detention of a woman, or a female child under the age of eighteen years, for any unlawful purpose, a District Magistrate, Sub-divisional Magistrate or Magistrate of the first class may make an order for the immediate restoration of such woman to her liberty, or of such female child to her husband, parent, guardian or other person having the lawful charge or such child, and may compel compliance with such order, using such force as may be necessary.

Indian StandardSection 98, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 98 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 98 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

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Common Questions about Section 98 CrPC

What is Section 98 of CrPC?

Section 98 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Power to compel restoration of abducted females". The section states: Upon complaint made on oath of the abduction or unlawful detention of a woman, or a female child under the age of eighteen years, for any unlawful purpose, a District Magistrate, S...