The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
CHAPTER XXXVI: DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY
Section 497: Order for custody and disposal of property pending trial in certain cases.
Bare Act
(1) When any property is produced before any Criminal Court or the Magistrate empowered to take cognizance or commit the case for trial during any investigation, inquiry or trial, the Court or the Magistrate may make such order as it thinks fit for the proper custody of such property pending… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
Simplified Act
(1) When any property is brought before a Criminal Court or a Magistrate who has the authority to handle the case during an investigation, inquiry, or trial, the Court or Magistrate can decide how to keep the property saf… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
Explanation using examples
Example 1:
Scenario: Seizure of Stolen Jewelry
Situation: During a police investigation into a burglary, the police recover stolen jewelry from the suspect's residence. The jewelry is produced before the Magistrate.
Application of Section 497:
- Custody Order: The Magistrate orders that the jewelry be kept in the police custody until the trial concludes.
- Decay or Expediency: Since jewelry does not decay, the Magistrate does not need to order its sale or disposal.
- Documentation: Within 14 days, the Magistrate prepares a detailed statement describing each piece o… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
