Section 455 · Destruction of libellous and other matter
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(1) 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.
(2) 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.
(2) 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.
In the new law
CrPC 455BNSS 501
501. Destruction of libellous and other matter.
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Related sections of law
- RelatedIPC §272Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale.
- RelatedIPC §273Sale of noxious food or drink.
- RelatedIPC §274Adulteration of drugs.
- RelatedIPC §275Sale of adulterated drugs.
- RelatedIPC §292Section 292. Sale, etc., or obscene books, etc
- RelatedIPC §293Section 293. Sale, etc., of obscene objects to young person
- RelatedIPC §501Printing or engraving matter known to be defamatory.
- RelatedIPC §502Sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter.