CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 455 CrPC

Destruction of libellous and other matter

Procedure & effect

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.

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FAQ — Section 455 CrPC

Section 455 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Destruction of libellous and other matter”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

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 d

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