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Section 104 — Power to impound document, etc., produced
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104
Power to impound document, etc., produced
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Chapter VII Processes to Compel The Production of Things
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Reviewed by Advocate Aditi Babbar, Seasoned Advocate · Practicing since 31 years
📅 Updated 2026-04-10📚 Source: The Gazette of India
Court ProcedureEvidenceImpounding
🗣️ Simple Explanation
What does this law say? Section 104 of the CrPC says a court can keep any document or thing that is presented to it. This is called impounding. The court decides if it's necessary to keep the document or thing.
Why does this law exist? This law helps the court to preserve important evidence. It allows the court to keep documents or things that are needed for the case. This ensures a fair trial.
Real-life impact If you present a document in court, the court might decide to keep it. This is to ensure the document is available for the trial. This helps the court to make a fair decision.
What happens if you break this law? This section is about court procedure. It doesn't describe breaking the law. It ensures the court can keep important evidence. Not following the procedure might affect the case.
💡 Real Life Example

Rahul presented a fake document in court. The court, under Section 104, impounded the document. It will be used as evidence in a forgery case. The court will decide the outcome.

Priya submitted a suspicious item as evidence. The court decided to impound it under Section 104. This ensures the item is available for further examination. The court will make a decision based on the evidence.

🛡️ KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
  • •Understand that the court can keep documents or things.
  • •Ask the court why your document or thing is being impounded.
  • •Get legal advice if your document is impounded.
  • •Request a copy of the impounded document.
❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Section 104 of the CrPC gives the court the power to impound any document or thing presented before it. This means the court can keep the document or thing. This is done to preserve evidence for the case. The court decides if it's necessary to keep the document or thing.
If a document is impounded, it means the court will keep it. The document will be used as evidence in the case. The court will decide what to do with the document after the case is over. You can request a copy of the impounded document.
Sources & References

📒 Legal text sourced from The Gazette of India & AdvocateKhoj Bare Acts Library

⚖️ Content reviewed by Advocate Aditi Babbar, Seasoned Advocate, with 31 years of legal practice

📚 Act Reference: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified advocate for specific legal matters.

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