CrPC Section 492
CrPC Section 492 — Provisions regarding persons convicted under certain laws
Actually, Section 492 is in the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and deals with the disposal of property of persons convicted of offences related to property. Let me explain it in detail.
Key idea
Section 492 provides guidance on how to deal with property that comes into the hands of the state or court when someone is convicted of offences related to property, such as theft, extortion, or cheating.
It ensures that the property can either be returned, confiscated, or disposed of lawfully.
Key points
Application:
Applies to persons convicted under offences involving property.
Helps the court or government manage or restore property related to the offence.
Disposal of property:
The court may order confiscation of property connected with the offence.
The court may also return the property to the rightful owner if it is recovered and no longer needed as evidence.
Purpose:
To prevent unjust enrichment of offenders.
To ensure victims or rightful owners can recover their property.
To allow legal and fair disposal of property connected to crimes.
Example
A person is convicted of theft of jewelry.
The stolen jewelry is recovered by the police.
Under Section 492, the court may:
Return the jewelry to its rightful owner, or
If not possible, order its sale and deposit the proceeds in the treasury.
Important Note
Section 492 works along with other sections like:
Sections 441–462 IPC (theft, cheating, misappropriation)
Sections 451–459 IPC (criminal mischief)
It ensures that property connected to crime is managed legally after conviction.
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