Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

Chapter 8

Reciprocal Arrangements for Assistance in Certain Matters & Procedure for Attachment & Forfeiture of Property

Section 116Identifying unlawfully acquired property.

Description

(1) The Court shall, under sub-section (1), or on receipt of a letter of request under sub-section (3) of section 115, direct any police officer not below the rank of Sub-Inspector of Police to take all steps necessary for tracing and identifying such property. (2) The steps referred to in sub-section (1) may include any inquiry, investigation or survey in respect of any person, place, property, assets, documents, books of account in any bank or public financial institutions or any other relevant matters. (3) Any inquiry, investigation or survey referred to in sub-section (2) shall be carried out by an officer mentioned in sub-section (1) in accordance with such directions issued by the said Court in this behalf.

📖 Understanding This Section

This section is part of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Chapter 8 (Reciprocal Arrangements for Assistance in Certain Matters & Procedure for Attachment & Forfeiture of Property). Legal provisions are subject to interpretation by courts and may be amended by legislation. For specific legal advice regarding this section, please consult a qualified legal professional.