Criminal Procedure Code · Updated to 1 May 2023 · Chapter XLI · Disposal of Exhibits and of Property the Subject of Offences
411. Destruction of libellous and other matter
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Penal Code the Court may order the destruction of all the copies of
Court
“Court” means the High Court, a Sessions Court, or a Magistrate’s Court of any class, as the context may require;
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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, 273, 274 or 275 of the Penal Code, order the food, drink, drug or medical preparation in respect of which the conviction was had to be destroyed.