Section 185 of BNSS : Section 185: Search by police officer.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A police officer receives a tip-off about illegal weapons being stored in a warehouse within his jurisdiction.

1. Reasonable Grounds: The officer in charge of the police station believes that the weapons are necessary for the investigation of a crime he is authorized to investigate.
2. Recording Grounds: He records his belief and the specific details of the weapons in the case-diary.
3. Search Authorization: The officer decides that the weapons cannot be obtained without undue delay and prepares to conduct the search.
4. Conducting the Search: The officer conducts the search in person and records the search through his mobile phone's audio-video capabilities.
5. Reporting: Within 48 hours, the officer sends copies of the records to the nearest Magistrate and provides a copy to the warehouse owner upon request.

Example 2:

Scenario: A police officer investigating a burglary believes that stolen jewelry is hidden in a suspect's house.

1. Reasonable Grounds: The officer has reasonable grounds to believe that the st...

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