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

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

CHAPTER VII: PROCESSES TO COMPEL THE PRODUCTION OF THINGS

B - Search-warrants

Section 100: Search for persons wrongfully confined.

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Explanation using examples

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 sear

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