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The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898

Section 521Destruction of libelous and other matter

In forcePart IX SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONSChapter XLIII OF THE DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY

Part IX SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS

Chapter XLIII OF THE DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY

s. 521

521. Destruction of libelous and other matter (1) On a conviction under the Penal Code, section 292, section 293, section 501 or section 502, the Court may order the destruction of all the copies of the thing in respect of which the conviction was had, and which are in the custody of the Court or remain in the possession or power of the person convicted. (2) The Court may, in like manner, on a conviction under the Penal Code, section 272, section 273, section 274 or section 275, order the food, drink, drug or medical preparation in respect of which the conviction was had to be destroyed.

End of s. 521. Not in the index for this Act: Schedule (sub).

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