Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
BNSS Section 121
Fine in lieu of forfeiture
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BNSS Section 121 deals with fine in lieu of forfeiture and replaces CrPC 105I.
Bare act text — BNSS 121
121. Fine in lieu of forfeiture.
(1) Where the Court makes a declaration that any property stands forfeited to the Central Government under section 120 and it is a case where the source of only a part of such property has not been proved to the satisfaction of the Court, it shall make an order giving an option to the person affected to pay, in lieu of forfeiture, a fine equal to the market value of such part.
(2) Before making an order imposing a fine under sub-section (1), the person affected shall be given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.
(3) Where the person affected pays the fine due under sub-section (1), within such time as may be allowed in that behalf, the Court may, by order, revoke the declaration of forfeiture under section 120 and thereupon such property shall stand released.
Frequently asked
What was BNSS Section 121 in the CrPC?
BNSS Section 121 (Fine in lieu of forfeiture) replaces Section 105I of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. CrPC 105I is now BNSS 121.
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Nearby BNSS sections
- BNSS 116 — Identifying unlawfully acquired property
- BNSS 117 — Seizure or attachment of property
- BNSS 118 — Management of properties seized or forfeited under this Chapter
- BNSS 119 — Notice of forfeiture of property
- BNSS 120 — Forfeiture of property in certain cases
- BNSS 122 — Certain transfers to be null and void
- BNSS 123 — Procedure in respect of letter of request
- BNSS 124 — Application of this Chapter
- BNSS 125 — Security for keeping peace on conviction
- BNSS 126 — Security for keeping peace in other cases