CrPC Section 455 — Destruction of libellous and other matter

Summary

Sub-section (1) says that, after a conviction under IPC section 292, 293, 501 or 502, the Court may order the destruction of all copies of the item involved in the conviction if they are in the Court’s custody or in the convicted person’s possession or power.

Sub-section (2) says that, after a conviction under IPC section 272, 273, 274 or 275, the Court may similarly order the destruction of the food, drink, drug or medical preparation involved in the conviction.

Official Text

(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.

Sections referred to

• CrPC §272 — Language of Courts
• CrPC §273 — Evidence to be taken in presence of accused
• CrPC §274 — Record in summons-cases and inquiries
• CrPC §292 — Evidence of officers of the Mint
• CrPC §293 — Reports of certain Government scientific experts
• IPC §275 — Sale of adulterated drugs
• IPC §502 — Sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter