Destruction of libellous and other matter

Repealed Act 2 of 1974 As on 17 Oct 2026

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Act 2 of 1974

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Section 455 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act deals with destruction of libellous and other matter. 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 po

(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.
Section 455, The Code of Criminal Procedure Act (Act 2 of 1974).

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Questions about Section 455

What does Section 455 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act deal with?

Section 455 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act is headed "Destruction of libellous and other matter". 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 po

How do I find court cases under Section 455 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Code Criminal Procedure Act 455, section 455 Code Criminal Procedure Act, section 455 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 455 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 272 (Language of Courts), section 273 (Evidence to be taken in presence of accused), section 274 (Record in summons-cases and inquiries), section 292 (Evidence of officers of the Mint), and on 3 further provisions, so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Code of Criminal Procedure Act enacted?

Code of Criminal Procedure Act was enacted in 1974 as Act 2 of 1974. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is no longer in force.

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