Section 455:
Destruction of libellous and other matter.
(1) On a conviction under section 292, section 293, section
501 or section 502 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), the Court may order the destruction of all the copies of the
thing in respect of which the conviction was had, and which are in the custody of the Court or remain in the
possession or power of the person convicted.
(2) The Court may, in like manner, on a conviction under section 272, section 273, section 274 or section 275 of
the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), order the food, drink, drug or medical preparation in respect of which the
conviction was had, to be destroyed.