SHORT ANSWER:
Yes, police can seize property during an investigation under certain circumstances.
DETAILS:
- The police can seize property if it is believed to be evidence of a crime or if it is involved in the commission of an offense.
- The seizure must be done following the procedures laid out in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If the seizure is unlawful, the affected person can challenge it in court.
SOURCE:
- Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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