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Topic

Forfeiture

Asked 2 times in CISF, peaking in 2023.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
1
Years active
2023–2023
Span
2023
Peak
2/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CISF — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2023
  • Recurs across 1 years (2023–2023)

Across exams

CISF · 2

How the concept evolved

223
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 2) are since 2016.

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Sample questions

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CISF2023

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. A 1 and 2 only
  2. B 3 and 4 only
  3. C 1, 2 and 3 only ✓
  4. D 2 and 3 only
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Law › Procedure (CrPC/BNSS)
CISF2023
What is the prescribed time limit within which a person may make application to the High Court to set aside a declaration of forfeiture made under Section 95 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 ?
  1. A Fifteen days from the date of publication of such declaration in the Official Gazette
  2. B Two months from the date of publication of such declaration in the Official Gazette ✓
  3. C Three months from the date of publication of such declaration in the Official Gazette
  4. D Six months from the date of publication of such declaration in the Official Gazette
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Law › Procedure (CrPC/BNSS)

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