A District Magistrate may by warrant authorize a police officer above

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.

1 only
2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2024
The correct answer is D as all the articles listed (forged documents, false seals, and obscene objects) are specified as “objectionable articles” under Section 94(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, for which a District Magistrate may issue a search warrant.
– Section 94 of CrPC allows a District Magistrate, Sub-divisional Magistrate, or Magistrate of the first class to issue a warrant authorizing a police officer above the rank of constable to search a place suspected to contain stolen property or “objectionable articles”.
– Section 94(2) lists the articles considered “objectionable articles” for the purpose of this section. These include: counterfeit coin, counterfeit currency notes, forged documents, false seals, obscene objects, and certain articles possession of which is punishable under specific acts (like those related to obscene publications, dangerous drugs, arms, explosives, etc.).
The power under Section 94 allows Magistrates to order searches for specific types of illegal items or items used in criminal activities, which are generally concealed or deposited in specific places. The rank requirement for the executing police officer (above the rank of constable) ensures that the search is conducted by a more responsible officer.
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