Section105G
Crpc 1973

Notice of forfeiture of property

Repealed Act 2 of 1974 As on 17 Oct 2026

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Act 2 of 1974 Cited by 2 provisions

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Section 105G of Crpc 1973 deals with notice of forfeiture of property. If as a result of the inquiry, investigation or survey under section 105D, the Court has reason to believe that all or any of such properties are proceeds of crime, it may serve a notice upon such person (hereinafter referred to as the person affected) calling upon him within a period of thirty days

(1) If as a result of the inquiry, investigation or survey under section 105D, the Court has reason to believe that all or any of such properties are proceeds of crime, it may serve a notice upon such person (hereinafter referred to as the person affected) calling upon him within a period of thirty days specified in the notice to indicate the source of income, earnings or assets, out of which or by means of which he has acquired such property, the evidence on which he relies and other relevant information and particulars, and to show cause why all or any of such properties, as the case may be, should not be declared to be proceeds of crime and forfeited to the Central Government.

(2) Where a notice under sub-section (1) to any person specifies any property as being held on behalf of such person by any other person, a copy of the notice shall also be served upon such other person.

Section 105G, Crpc 1973 (Act 2 of 1974).

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Questions about Section 105G

What does Section 105G of the Crpc 1973 deal with?

Section 105G of the Crpc 1973 is headed "Notice of forfeiture of property". If as a result of the inquiry, investigation or survey under section 105D, the Court has reason to believe that all or any of such properties are proceeds of crime, it may serve a notice upon such person (hereinafter referred to as the person affected) calling upon him within a period of thirty days

How do I find court cases under Section 105G of the Crpc 1973?

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: CRPC 1973 105G, section 105G CRPC 1973, section 105G of the Crpc 1973. 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 105G of the Crpc 1973, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 105D (Identifying unlawfully acquired property), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When was the Crpc 1973 enacted?

Crpc 1973 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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