CrPC Section 98 — Power to compel restoration of abducted females

Summary

On a sworn complaint alleging that a woman or a female child under 18 has been abducted or unlawfully detained for an unlawful purpose, a District Magistrate, Sub-divisional Magistrate or Magistrate of the first class may order her immediate restoration. The woman may be restored to her liberty; the child may be restored to her husband, parent, guardian or another person lawfully in charge of her. The Magistrate may use as much force as necessary to secure compliance with the order.

Official Text

Upon complaint made on oath of the abduction or unlawful detention of a woman, or a female child under the age of eighteen years for any unlawful purpose, a District Magistrate, Sub-divisional Magistrate or Magistrate of the first class may make an order for the immediate restoration of such woman to her liberty, or of such female child to her husband, parent, guardian or other person having the lawful charge of such child, and may compel compliance with such order, using such force as may be necessary. C.—General provisions relating to searches

Referred to by

• CrPC §315 — Accused person to be competent witness

Old <-> New Code Mapping

• BNSS §101 — Power to compel restoration of abducted females