SHORT ANSWER:
Yes, police can search a vehicle without a warrant under certain circumstances.
DETAILS:
- Police can search a vehicle if they have probable cause to believe it contains evidence of a crime.
- They can also search if they believe there is an immediate threat to their safety or the safety of others.
- The search must be reasonable and not excessively intrusive.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Evidence obtained from an unlawful search may be inadmissible in court.
SOURCE:
- Indian Constitution, Article 21; Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Section 41)
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