BNSS Section 108: Magistrate may direct search in his presence
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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¶108. Any Magistrate may direct a search to be made in his presence of any place for the search of which he is competent to issue a search-warrant.
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Replaces CrPC 103. CrPC → BNSS converterSource: BPR&D BNSS–CrPC corresponding section table (UP Police, 2024-07-03)
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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
- 104. Disposal of things found in search beyond jurisdiction
- 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
- 109. Power to impound document, etc., produced
- 110. Reciprocal arrangements regarding processes