Search of arrested person
Section 51 of Crpc 1973 deals with search of arrested person. Whenever a person is arrested by a police officer under a warrant which does not provide for the taking of bail, or under a warrant which provides for the taking of bail but the person arrested cannot furnish bail, and 1.
(1) Whenever a person is arrested by a police officer under a warrant which does not provide for the taking of bail, or under a warrant which provides for the taking of bail but the person arrested cannot furnish bail, and 1. Ins. by Act 25 of 2005, s. 6 (w.e.f. 23-6-2006). 2. Ins. by Act 25 of 2005, s. 7 (w.e.f. 23-6-2006). whenever a person is arrested without warrant, or by a private person under a warrant, and cannot legally be admitted to bail, or is unable to furnish bail, the officer making the arrest or, when the arrest is made by a private person, the police officer to whom he makes over the person arrested, may search such person, and place in safe custody all articles, other than necessary wearing-apparel, found upon him and where any article is seized from the arrested person, a receipt showing the articles taken in possession by the police officer shall be given to such person.
(2) Whenever it is necessary to cause a female to be searched, the search shall be made by another female with strict regard to decency.
Section 51, Crpc 1973 (Act 2 of 1974).
Questions about Section 51
What does Section 51 of the Crpc 1973 deal with?
Section 51 of the Crpc 1973 is headed "Search of arrested person". Whenever a person is arrested by a police officer under a warrant which does not provide for the taking of bail, or under a warrant which provides for the taking of bail but the person arrested cannot furnish bail, and 1.
How do I find court cases under Section 51 of the Crpc 1973?
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When was the Crpc 1973 enacted?
Crpc 1973 was enacted in 1974 as Act 2 of 1974. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is no longer in force.
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