CrPC Section 105A: Definitions
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Chapter 7A: Reciprocal Arrangments for Assistance in Certain Matters and Procedure for Attachment and forfeiture of Property
Repealed on 1 July 2024 and replaced by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).
105A. Definitions.- In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,-
(a) "contracting State" means any country or place outside India in respect of which arrangements have been made by the Central Government with the Government of such country through a treaty or otherwise;
(b) "identifying" includes establishment of a proof that the property was derived from, or used in, the Commission of an offence;
(c) "proceeds of crime" means any property derived or obtained directly or indirectly, by any person as a result of criminal activity (including crime involving currency transfers) or the value of any such property;
(d) "property" means property and assets of every description whether corporeal or incorporeal, movable or immovable tangible or intangible and deeds and instruments evidencing title to, or interest in, such property or assets derived or used in the Commission of an offence and includes properly obtained through proceeds of crime;
(e) "tracing" means determining the nature source, disposition, movement, title or ownership of property.
Bare act text for reference, current to 30 June 2024. It is not legal advice; check the official gazette for authoritative text.
Other sections in this chapter
- 105B. Assistance in securing transfer of persons
- 105C. Assistance in relation to orders of attachment or forfeiture of property
- 105D. Identifying unlawfully acquired property
- 105E. Seizure or attachment of property
- 105F. Management of properties seized or forfeited under this Chapter
- 105G. Notice of forfeiture of property
- 105H. Forfeiture of property in certain cases
- 105I. Fine in lieu of forfeiture
- 105J. Certain transfers to be null and void
- 105K. Procedure in respect of letter of request
- 105L. Application of this Chapter