BNSS Section 104: Disposal of things found in search beyond jurisdiction
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter 7: PROCESSES TO COMPEL THE PRODUCTION OF THINGS (A.—Summons to produce, B.—Search-warrants, C.—General provisions relating to searches, D.—Miscellaneous)
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¶104. When, in the execution of a search-warrant at any place beyond the local jurisdiction of the Court which issued the same, any of the things for which search is made, are found, such things, together with the list of the same prepared under the provisions hereinafter contained, shall be immediately taken before the Court issuing the warrant, unless such place is nearer to the Magistrate having jurisdiction therein than to such Court, in which case the list and things shall be immediately taken before such Magistrate; and, unless there be good cause to the contrary, such Magistrate shall make an order authorising them to be taken to such Court.
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Replaces CrPC 101. CrPC → BNSS converterSource: BPR&D BNSS–CrPC corresponding section table (UP Police, 2024-07-03)
Official reference: Ministry of Home Affairs: Gazette text, 25 December 2023 — source link checked: 2 October 2026.Recorded edition / snapshot date: 2024-07-01.Mobile-app reference import; the recorded snapshot date is not a fresh legal-currency guarantee. The linked government text is an independent authoritative reference, not certification that this website reproduces the same edition. The source link was checked, not every provision or subsequent amendment. Check commencement notifications, savings and jurisdiction-specific variations separately.
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Other sections in this chapter
- 94. Summons to produce document or other thing
- 95. Procedure as to letters
- 96. When search-warrant may be issued
- 97. Search of place suspected to contain stolen property, forged documents, etc
- 98. Power to declare certain publications forfeited and to issue search-warrants for same
- 99. Application to High Court to set aside declaration of forfeiture
- 100. Search for persons wrongfully confined
- 101. Power to compel restoration of abducted females
- 102. Direction, etc., of search-warrants
- 103. Persons in charge of closed place to allow search
- 105. Recording of search and seizure through audio-video electronic means
- 106. Power of police officer to seize certain property
- 107. Attachment, forfeiture or restoration of property
- 108. Magistrate may direct search in his presence
- 109. Power to impound document, etc., produced
- 110. Reciprocal arrangements regarding processes