LawgistThe Code of Criminal Procedure
458Procedure where no claimant appears within six months
(1) If no person within such period establishes his claim to such property, and if the person in whose possession such property was found is unable to show that it was legally acquired by him, the Magistrate may by order direct that such property shall be at the disposal of the State Government and may be sold by that Government and the proceeds of such sale shall be dealt with in such manner as may be prescribed.
(2) An appeal shall lie against any such order to the Court to which appeals ordinarily lie from convictions by the Magistrate.
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DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY
- 451 Order for custody and disposal of property pending trial in certain cases
- 452 Order for disposal of property at conclusion of trial
- 453 Payment to innocent purchaser of money found on accused
- 454 Appeal against orders under section 452 or section 453
- 455 Destruction of libellous and other matter
- 456 Power to restore possession of immovable property
- 457 Procedure by police upon seizure of property
- 458 Procedure where no claimant appears within six months
- 459 Power to sell perishable property
