Section 186 of BNSS : Section 186: When officer in charge of police station may require another to issue search-warrant.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A police officer in charge of a police station in Mumbai receives credible information that stolen goods from a recent burglary are hidden in a warehouse located in Pune.

Application of Section 186:

1. The Mumbai police officer, who is not below the rank of sub-inspector, can request the officer in charge of the Pune police station to conduct a search of the specified warehouse.
2. The Pune police officer, upon receiving the request, will follow the procedures outlined in Section 185 to conduct the search.
3. If the stolen goods are found, the Pune police officer will forward them to the Mumbai police officer who requested the search.

Example 2:

Scenario: A police officer in charge of a police station in Delhi is investigating a case of illegal drug trafficking. The officer receives a tip that the drugs are being stored in a house located in Gurgaon.

Application of Section 186:

1. The Delhi police officer can request the officer in charge of the Gurgaon police station to conduct a search of the house.
2. The Gurgaon police officer will proceed according to the provisions of Section 185 and conduct the search.
3. If drugs are found, they will be forwarded to the Delhi police offic...

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