Library/BNSS/Section 470
Section 470Procedural

Return of warrant on execution of sentence

Full Text

When a sentence has been fully executed, the officer executing it shall return the warrant to the Court from which it is issued, with an endorsement under his hand certifying the manner in which the sentence has been executed.

Plain English Summary

Requires the executing officer to return the completed warrant to the issuing court with a certified endorsement explaining how the sentence was carried out.

Key Legal Elements

  • Full execution of sentence
  • Return of warrant to Court
  • Endorsement by officer
  • Certification of execution manner

Practical Note

Closes the loop of judicial oversight; once a person is released or a fine is paid, the court must receive the physical warrant back as proof of execution.

हिंदी पाठ

जब कोई दंडादेश पूरी तरह से निष्पादित हो जाता है, तो उसे निष्पादित करने वाला अधिकारी वारंट को उस न्यायालय को वापस कर देगा जिससे वह जारी किया गया है, और अपने हाथ से एक पृष्ठांकन करेगा जिसमें उस तरीके को प्रमाणित किया जाएगा जिसमें दंडादेश निष्पादित किया गया है।