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A Magistrate of first class may, under Section 94 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, by warrant authorize any police officer above the rank of a Constable to search a place suspected to contain stolen property, forged documents, etc. Which of the following objectionable articles are not covered under this Section ?
Explanation
Section 94 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, empowers a District Magistrate, Sub-divisional Magistrate, or Magistrate of the first class to issue search warrants for places suspected of harboring stolen property or "objectionable articles". As per Section 94(2), the specific list of "objectionable articles" includes counterfeit coins, currency notes, and stamps; forged documents and seals; and obscene objects (under Section 292 of the IPC). It also covers instruments or materials used to produce these items. A "controversial book" does not fall under the definition of "objectionable articles" in Section 94. Instead, the power to declare certain publications forfeited and issue search warrants for them (if they violate specific IPC sections like 124A, 153A, etc.) is provided under Section 95 of the CrPC. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
A District Magistrate may by warrant authorize a police officer above the rank of a constable to take possession of an objectionable article deposited in any place. These articles include
1. forged documents
2. false seals
3. obscene objects
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Consider the following statements with regard to search under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 :
1. A search warrant remains in force until cancelled by the court issuing it or the same is executed.
2. A search warrant cannot be executed at any place if the place concerned falls outside the jurisdiction of the court issuing it.
3. A search warrant may be issued by the District Magistrate for search of a person who has been confined where such confinement amounts to an offence.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With regard to seizure of property under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, consider the following statements :
1. A police officer not below the rank of Sub-Inspector of Police conducting an investigation for identifying unlawfully acquired property can make an order for seizing the property under investigation if he has reason to believe that the property in question may be concealed or transferred in any manner.
2. An order made as above shall have no effect unless the same is confirmed by an order of the court within thirty days of its being made.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?