Section 498 of BNSS : Section 498: Order for disposal of property at conclusion of trial.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A burglary case where stolen jewelry is recovered.

Details:

• Ramesh's house was burgled, and jewelry worth ₹5 lakhs was stolen.
• The police arrested the suspect, Suresh, and recovered the stolen jewelry.
• During the trial, the jewelry was presented as evidence in court.

Application of Section 498:

• At the conclusion of the trial, the court finds Suresh guilty of burglary.
• The court then orders the disposal of the recovered jewelry.
• The court decides to return the jewelry to Ramesh, the rightful owner, without any conditions.
• Ramesh receives the jewelry back after the trial concludes.

Example 2:

Scenario: A case involving counterfeit currency.

Details:

• The police raid a counterfeit currency printing operation and seize fake notes worth ₹10 lakhs.
• The suspects are arrested and the fake currency is presented as evidence in court.

Application of Section 498:

• At the conclusion of the trial, the court finds the suspects guilty of producing counterfeit currency.
• The court orders the disposal of the counterfeit currency by destruction, as it is illegal to possess or use.
• The fake notes are destroyed under the supervision of the court to prevent any misus...

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