SHORT ANSWER:
Yes, police can seize a mobile phone without a warrant under certain circumstances.
DETAILS:
- Under Section 41 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), police can arrest without a warrant in specific situations.
- If the mobile phone is believed to contain evidence related to a crime, it can be seized without a warrant.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If the seizure is found to be unlawful, the evidence may be inadmissible in court.
SOURCE:
- Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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