Section 100 of BNSS : Section 100: Search for persons wrongfully confined.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Rani is a domestic worker employed in the house of Mr. Sharma in Mumbai. Rani's family has not heard from her for several weeks and they suspect she might be wrongfully confined in Mr. Sharma's house. Rani's brother approaches the local police station and files a complaint.

Application of Section 100:

• The District Magistrate of Mumbai reviews the complaint and finds reasonable grounds to believe that Rani is being wrongfully confined.
• The Magistrate issues a search warrant to the local police inspector.
• The police, armed with the search warrant, conduct a search of Mr. Sharma's house and find Rani locked in a room.
• Rani is immediately taken before the Magistrate, who then decides the appropriate course of action, which may include taking Mr. Sharma into custody and initiating legal proceedings against him.

Example 2:

Scenario: Arjun, a young software engineer, has not returned home from work for several days. His colleagues mention that he was last seen leaving the office with his manager under suspicious circumstances. Arjun's parents, worried about his safety, report the matter to the police.

Application of Section 100:

• The Sub-divisional Magistrate of the area considers the report and believes there is sufficient reason to suspect that Arjun might be confined unlawfully.
• The Magistrate issues a search warrant to the police.
• The police execute the search warrant and find Arjun locked in a warehouse owned by the manager.
• Arjun is rescued and brought before the...

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