Section 30 of BNSS : Section 30: Powers of superior officers of police.

BNSS

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Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A senior police officer, such as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), receives information about a large-scale illegal gambling operation in a town within his jurisdiction. The officer in charge of the local police station is currently unavailable.

Application of the Act: The DSP, being superior in rank to the officer in charge of the police station, can exercise the same powers as the local officer. This means the DSP can authorize a raid on the gambling operation, make arrests, and seize any illegal materials, just as the local station officer would.

Example 2:

Scenario: A Superintendent of Police (SP) is informed about a violent protest happening in a district under his command. The officer in charge of the nearest police station is overwhelmed and unable to control the situation.

Application of the Act: The SP, being superior in rank, can take charge of the situation directly. He can deploy additional police forces, issue orders to disperse the crowd, and take necessary actions to restore peace and order, utilizing the same powers that the local station officer possesses within his station limits.