CrPC 105F→BNSS 118

CrPC 105F to BNSS 118: Management of properties seized or forfeited under this Chapter

Section 105F CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 118 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 105F →View BNSS Section 118 →

CrPC 105F to BNSS 118 at a Glance

Section 105F CrPC (Management of properties seized or forfeited under this Chapter) is now Section 118 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 105F to BNSS 118?

Section 118 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 105F CrPC, from 1 July 2024. Section 118(2) BNSS refers to Section 117(1) BNSS and Section 120 BNSS where Section 105F(2) CrPC referred to Section 105E(1) CrPC and Section 105H CrPC.

CrPC 105F vs BNSS 118: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section105F118
HeadingManagement of properties seized or forfeited under this ChapterSame
Sub-sections3 sub-sectionsSame
Cross-referencess.105Es.117

CrPC 105F and BNSS 118: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 105F, CrPC 1973

105F. Management of properties seized or forfeited under this Chapter.—(1) The Court may appoint the District Magistrate of the area where the property is situated, or any other officer that may be nominated by the District Magistrate, to perform the functions of an Administrator of such property. (2) The Administrator appointed under sub-section (1) shall receive and manage the property in relation to which the order has been made under sub-section (1) of section 105E or under section 105H in such manner and subject to such conditions as may be specified by the Central Government. (3) The Administrator shall also take such measures, as the Central Government may direct, to dispose of the property which is forfeited to the Central Government.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 118, BNSS 2023

118. Management of properties seized or forfeited under this Chapter.—(1) The Court may appoint the District Magistrate of the area where the property is situated, or any other officer that may be nominated by the District Magistrate, to perform the functions of an Administrator of such property. (2) The Administrator appointed under sub-section (1) shall receive and manage the property in relation to which the order has been made under sub-section (1) of section 117 or under section 120 in such manner and subject to such conditions as may be specified by the Central Government. (3) The Administrator shall also take such measures, as the Central Government may direct, to dispose of the property which is forfeited to the Central Government.

When It Applies: CrPC 105F vs BNSS 118

Under CrPC 105F
  1. The Court may appoint the District Magistrate of the area where the property is situated, or any other officer that may be nominated by the District Magistrate, to perform the functions of an Administrator of such property.
  2. The Administrator appointed under Section 105F(1) CrPC shall receive and manage the property in relation to which the order has been made under Section 105E(1) CrPC or under Section 105H CrPC, in such manner and subject to such conditions as may be specified by the Central Government.
  3. The Administrator shall also take such measures, as the Central Government may direct, to dispose of the property which is forfeited to the Central Government.
Under BNSS 118
  1. The Court may appoint the District Magistrate of the area where the property is situated, or any other officer that may be nominated by the District Magistrate, to perform the functions of an Administrator of such property.
  2. The Administrator appointed under Section 118(1) BNSS shall receive and manage the property in relation to which the order has been made under Section 117(1) BNSS or under Section 120 BNSS, in such manner and subject to such conditions as may be specified by the Central Government.
  3. The Administrator shall also take such measures, as the Central Government may direct, to dispose of the property which is forfeited to the Central Government.

What CrPC 105F to BNSS 118 Means in Practice

The text of Section 105F CrPC is found in Section 118 BNSS from 1 July 2024. The wording is the same, apart from the renumbered cross-references.

FAQs: CrPC 105F to BNSS 118

Did the text of Section 105F CrPC change in Section 118 BNSS?▼

Section 118 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 105F CrPC. The differences are set out in the changes above.

Which sub-sections of Section 118 BNSS match Section 105F CrPC?▼

Section 105F(1) CrPC is found in Section 118(1) BNSS. Section 105F(2) CrPC is found in Section 118(2) BNSS. Section 105F(3) CrPC is found in Section 118(3) BNSS.

Disclaimer: This comparison is for informational purposes only. The new criminal laws came into effect on 1 July 2024. Consult a qualified advocate for legal advice.

Sources: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Last updated: 26 Oct 2026 ·