Who amongst the following can issue a warrant to search the place susp

Who amongst the following can issue a warrant to search the place suspected to contain stolen property, forged document, etc. ?

District Magistrate
Sub-Divisional Magistrate
Magistrate of the First Class

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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2022

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All three listed authorities – District Magistrate, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, and Magistrate of the First Class – are empowered to issue a warrant to search a place suspected to contain stolen property, forged documents, etc.

– Section 94(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 explicitly states that a District Magistrate, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, or a Magistrate of the first class may issue such a warrant.

– Section 94 of CrPC deals with searches for specific items like stolen property, forged documents, counterfeit currency, etc., in suspected places. The warrant authorises a police officer, not below the rank of a constable, to enter and search the place, and seize any such items found.

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