Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
VII · Section 98

Power to compel restoration of abducted females

Synced on 04 Jul 2026Text as per India Code

Upon complaint made on oath of the abduction or unlawful detention of a woman, or a female child under the age of eighteen years for any unlawful purpose, a District Magistrate, Sub-divisional Magistrate or Magistrate of the first class may make an order for the immediate restoration of such woman to her liberty, or of such female child to her husband, parent, guardian or other person having the lawful charge of such child, and may compel compliance with such order, using such force as may be necessary. C.—General provisions relating to searches

Judgments on Section 98