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Under Section 95 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the State Government may declare forfeiture and authorize Police Officers to seize which of the following items ?
1. Paintings and drawings
2. Photographs or other visible representations
3. Newspapers and books
4. Pieces of metal made in contravention of the Metal Tokens Act, 1889
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Explanation
Section 95 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973, empowers the State Government to declare the forfeiture of certain publications. This power is exercised if a newspaper, book, or document contains matter punishable under specific sections of the Indian Penal Code, such as Section 124A (Sedition), 153A/153B (Promoting enmity), 292/293 (Obscenity), or 295A (Outraging religious feelings).
According to Section 95(2)(b), the term "document" is defined to include any painting, drawing, photograph, or other visible representation. Therefore, items 1, 2, and 3 are explicitly covered under this provision. Item 4, relating to pieces of metal in contravention of the Metal Tokens Act, 1889, is not within the ambit of Section 95, which specifically targets printed or visual media; such items are dealt with under the specific provisions of the Metal Tokens Act.
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Any book or newspaper or document can be forfeited and seized by an order of the State Government under Section 95 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, if the same contains any matter, the publication of which is punishable under Sections
Who among the following can apply to the High Court to set aside a declaration of State Government under Section 95 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 to forfeit any newspaper?
Consider the following statements with regard to seizure of property under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 :
1. Any police officer may seize any property which may be suspected to be stolen.
2. Any police officer may seize any property which may be found under circumstances which create suspicion of the commission of any offence.
3. If the value of the property seized is less than one thousand rupees and the person entitled to its possession is absent, the court may direct its sale by auction forthwith.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?