Section 93 of CrPC : Section 93: When Search-Warrant May Be Issued

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Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where the police are investigating a case of embezzlement. They have reason to believe that the suspect, who has been issued a summons to produce certain financial records, will not comply. Since the suspect might not produce the required documents voluntarily, the Court uses Section 93(1)(a) of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 to issue a search warrant to seize the documents from the suspect's office.

In another instance, the Court is aware of illegal weapons being stored but does not know the exact person in possession of them. Under Section 93(1)(b), a search warrant is issued to allow the police to search a building where the weapons are suspected to be hidden.

Lastly, for a case where widespread fraudulent activities are suspected in a marketplace, the Court opts for Section 93(1)(c) to conduct a general search of the entire area to uncover any illegal activities or items related to the fraud.

While executing the search, the Court specifies the particular office cabin of the suspect using Section 93(2), thus limiting the search to that area only.

However, in a situation where the evidence is believed to be in the form of a parcel within the postal system, the Court understands that only a District Magistrate or Chief Judicial Magistrate has the authority to issue a search warrant for such items, as per Section 93(3).

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