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 :
1 and 2 only
3 and 4 only
1, 2 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2023
– 3. Newspapers and books: Explicitly mentioned and covered by Section 95.
– 4. Pieces of metal made in contravention of the Metal Tokens Act, 1889: These relate to counterfeiting currency, which is not the subject of Section 95. Not covered.
– 1. Paintings and drawings: While these can be the *content* that makes a document objectionable (e.g., obscene drawings in a book), Section 95 refers to the forfeiture of the *medium* (“newspaper, book, or document”). Whether a standalone painting or drawing qualifies as a “document” under this specific section can be debated, but the focus is on publications.
– 2. Photographs or other visible representations: Similar to paintings/drawings, these can be objectionable content. If considered a type of “document” or “visible representation” disseminated as a publication (like a poster or a photograph in a newspaper), they can be covered. Option 2 is a broader category that likely includes items like photographs disseminated as publications. Given the options and typical interpretation focusing on disseminated materials, items 2 (Photographs or other visible representations when they function as publications/documents) and 3 (Newspapers and books) are covered.
– The items covered are explicitly “newspaper, or book or any document”.
– Items not related to publications/documents containing such matter are not covered.