Form No. 12 of BNSS : Form No. 12: WARRANT TO SEARCH SUSPECTED PLACE OF DEPOSIT

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A jewelry store in Mumbai is suspected of selling stolen gold ornaments.

Details:

• Police Officer: Inspector Rajesh Sharma
• Place: Shree Jewelers, Andheri, Mumbai
• Purpose: Suspected sale of stolen property

Application of the Act: Inspector Rajesh Sharma receives a warrant under Form No. 12 to search Shree Jewelers. The warrant authorizes him to enter the store with necessary assistance, use reasonable force if required, and search every part of the store. During the search, he finds several gold ornaments that match the description of items reported stolen in recent thefts. He seizes the ornaments and any related documents, and brings them before the court, along with the warrant and a report of the actions taken.

Example 2:

Scenario: A warehouse in Delhi is suspected of storing counterfeit currency notes.

Details:

• Police Officer: Sub-Inspector Priya Singh
• Place: XYZ Warehouse, Karol Bagh, Delhi
• Purpose: Suspected deposit of counterfeit currency notes

Application of the Act: Sub-Inspector Priya Singh is issued a warrant under Form No. 12 to search XYZ Warehouse. The warrant allows her to enter the warehouse with necessary assistance, use reasonable force if needed, and search the...

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