CrPC Section 101: Disposal of things found in search beyond jurisdiction
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Chapter 7: Processes - comple the production of things
Repealed on 1 July 2024 and replaced by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).
¶ 101. Disposal of things found in search beyond jurisdiction.- When, in the execution of a search-warrant at any place beyond the local jurisdiction of the Court which issued the same, any of the things for which search is made, arc found, such things, together with the list of the same prepared under me provisions hereinafter contained, shall be immediately taken before the Court issuing the warrant, unless such place is nearer to the Magistrate having jurisdiction therein than to such Court, in which case the list and things shall be immediately taken before such Magistrate; and unless there be good cause to the contrary, such Magistrate shall make an order authorising them to be taken to such Court.
Study: explanations and related material
Now BNSS 104 (corresponding section). CrPC → BNSS converterSource: BPR&D BNSS–CrPC corresponding section table (UP Police, 2024-07-03), p6
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Other sections in this chapter
- 91. Summons to produce document or other thing
- 92. Procedure as to letters and telegrams
- 93. When search-warrant may be issued
- 94. Search of place suspected to contain stolen property, forged documents, etc
- 95. Power to declare certain publications forfeited and to issue search-warrants for the same
- 96. Application to High Court to set aside declaration of forfeiture
- 97. Search for persons wrongfully confined
- 98. Power to compel restoration of abducted females
- 99. Direction, etc., of search-warrants
- 100. Persons in charge of closed place to allow search
- 102. Power of police officer to seize certain property
- 103. Magistrate may direct search in his presence
- 104. Power to impound document, etc., produced
- 105. Reciprocal arrangements regarding processes