Criminal Procedure Code · Updated to 1 May 2023 · Chapter XLI · Disposal of Exhibits and of Property the Subject of Offences
409. Payment to innocent person of money found on accused
Feedback & supportWhen any person is convicted of any offence which includes or amounts to theft or receiving stolen property and it is proved that any other person has bought the stolen property from him without knowing or having reason to believe that the same was stolen and that any money has, on his arrest, been taken out of the possession of the convicted person, the Court may, on the application of the purchaser and on the restitution of the stolen property to the person entitled to the possession of it, order that out of that money a sum not exceeding the price paid by the purchaser be delivered to him.
offence
“offence” means any act or omission made punishable by any law for the time being in force;