Section 103 of BNSS : Section 103: Persons in charge of closed place to allow search.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: The police have obtained a warrant to search a house suspected of harboring stolen goods.

Details:

• The police arrive at the house with the search warrant.
• The house is locked, and the owner is inside.
• The police show the warrant to the owner and demand entry.
• The owner opens the door and allows the police to enter.
• The police conduct the search in the presence of two local residents who were called to witness the search.
• During the search, the police find stolen goods hidden in a cupboard.
• A list of the seized items is prepared and signed by the witnesses.
• A copy of the list is given to the owner of the house.

Example 2:

Scenario: The police suspect that a person in a crowded market is carrying illegal drugs.

Details:

• The police have a warrant to search the person.
• The person is a woman, so the police call a female officer to conduct the search.
• The female officer conducts the search with strict regard to decency.
• The search is conducted in the presence of two respectable inhabitants of the locality.
• The female officer finds illegal drugs concealed in the woman's bag.
• A list of the seized drugs is prepared and signed by the witnesses.
• A copy of the list is given to the...

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