Section 65
Section 65 of the Delhi Excise Act, 2009. Power of arrest, search and seizures (1) Any excise officer, may search any place, seize any article and arrest or detain any person if there is a reasonable doubt about them being involved in the commission of an offence under this Act: PROVIDED that no search shall be deemed to be irregular by rea
Power of arrest, search and seizures (1) Any excise officer, may search any place, seize any article and arrest or detain any person if there is a reasonable doubt about them being involved in the commission of an offence under this Act: PROVIDED that no search shall be deemed to be irregular by reason only of the fact that witness for the search is not inhabitant of the locality in which the place searched is situated.
(2) Save as otherwise expressly provided in this Act, the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974) relating to search, seizure, arrest, detention, summons and investigation shall apply, as far as may be, to all actions taken in these respects under this Act.
Section 65, The Delhi Excise Act, 2009 (Act 10 of 2010).
Questions about Section 65
How do I find court cases under Section 65 of the Delhi Excise Act?
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When was the Delhi Excise Act enacted?
Delhi Excise Act was enacted in 2010 as Act 10 of 2010. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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