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Who amongst the following can issue a warrant to search the place suspected to contain stolen property, forged document, etc. ?
1. District Magistrate
2. Sub-Divisional Magistrate
3. Magistrate of the First Class
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Explanation
According to Section 94 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973 (which corresponds to Section 97 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023), specific magistrates are empowered to issue a warrant to search a place suspected of containing stolen property, forged documents, counterfeit coins, or other objectionable articles.
The authorities authorized to issue such warrants are:
- District Magistrate
- Sub-Divisional Magistrate
- Magistrate of the First Class
If any of these magistrates, upon information and after such inquiry as they think necessary, has reason to believe that a place is used for the deposit, sale, or production of such items, they may by warrant authorize a police officer (above the rank of a constable) to enter and search the premises. Since all three listed officials are legally empowered under this provision, the correct answer is 1, 2, and 3.
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