Section 503 of BNSS : Section 503: Procedure by police upon seizure of property.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Seizure of Stolen Jewelry

Situation: A police officer seizes a bag of stolen jewelry during a raid on a suspected thief's house. The seizure is reported to the Magistrate, but the jewelry is not produced before a Criminal Court during the trial.

Application of Section 503:

1. The Magistrate receives the report of the seizure.
2. The Magistrate decides on the disposal of the jewelry.
3. If the rightful owner of the jewelry is known (e.g., a person who reported the theft and can provide proof of ownership), the Magistrate may order the jewelry to be returned to them under certain conditions, such as providing a bond or other security.
4. If the rightful owner is not known, the Magistrate will issue a public proclamation describing the jewelry and inviting anyone who claims ownership to come forward within six months to establish their claim.
5. If no one claims the jewelry within six months, the Magistrate may decide on its final disposal, which could include auctioning it off and depositing the proceeds in the state treasury.

Example 2:

Scenario: Seizure of Unclaimed Vehicle

Situation: A police officer seizes an abandoned vehicle suspected to be involved in illegal activities. The seizure is reported to the Magistrate, but the vehicle is not produced before a Criminal Court during the trial.

Application of Section 503:

1. The Magistrate receives the report of the seizure.
2. The Magistrate decides on the disposal of the vehicle.
3. If the rightful owner of the vehicle is known (e.g., the vehicle is registered to a ...

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