Understanding Search Warrants
Summary
A search warrant is a legal document allowing law enforcement to search for evidence of a crime. Under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), it is governed by Sections 93 to 98 and issued by a magistrate based on reasonable grounds. It requires probable cause and must specify the location and items involved. Under the Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015 (BNSS), it is issued by an authorized officer, such as the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, to search for undisclosed foreign income and assets.Full Conversation
**** under crpc and bnss
Sure! Here is an explanation of a search warrant under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and the Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, * (BNSS):
Search Warrant under CrPC:
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Legal Basis: Governed by Sections * to * of the CrPC.
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Issuance: Issued by a Magistrate based on reasonable grounds.
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Purpose: Allows law enforcement to search a place, seize items, or arrest individuals.
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Conditions: Requires probable cause and must specify the place to be searched and items to be seized.
Search Warrant under BNSS:
- Legal Basis: Governed by the Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, *.
- Issuance: Issued by an authorized officer, typically the Principal Commissioner or Commissioner of Income Tax.
- Purpose: Allows authorities to search and seize undisclosed foreign income, assets, and related documents.
- Conditions: Requires reasonable belief that an individual possesses undisclosed foreign income or assets.
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