Section 106 of BNSS : Section 106: Power of police officer to seize certain property.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A police officer on patrol in a busy market area notices a man trying to sell a brand-new smartphone at a very low price. The officer suspects that the phone might be stolen.

Application of the Act:

1. Seizure: The police officer seizes the smartphone under Section 106(1) as it is suspected to be stolen property.
2. Reporting: Since the officer is a constable, he immediately reports the seizure to the officer in charge of the police station as required by Section 106(2).
3. Magistrate Notification: The officer in charge then reports the seizure to the Magistrate having jurisdiction over the area, as per Section 106(3).
4. Custody: Given that the smartphone is small and can be easily transported, it is kept in the police station's custody until further orders from the Court.

Example 2:

Scenario: During a raid on a warehouse, police officers find a large quantity of unaccounted gold jewelry. The circumstances suggest that the jewelry might be linked to a recent burglary.

Application of the Act:

1. Seizure: The police officers seize the gold jewelry under Section 106(1) due to the suspicion of it being stolen property.
2. Reporting: The officers report the seizure to their superior officer at the police station as required by Section 106(2).
3. Magistrate Notification: The officer in charge reports the seizure to the Magistrate having jurisdic...

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