Describe in brief the cases in which a Search Warrant can be issued under Section 93 in the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973.

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Describe in brief the cases in which a Search Warrant can be issued under Section 93 in the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973.

Answer & Explanation:

According to Section 93 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, a search warrant can be issued only in the following cases: (i) Where the Court has reason to believe that a person summoned to produce any document or other thing, will not produce it (ii) Where such document or other thing is not known to the Court to be in the possession of any person (iii) Where a general inspection or search is necessary. However, a search warrant may be general or restricted in its scope as to any place or part thereof.

Topics: Criminal Procedure Code, 1973

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