SHORT ANSWER:
Consent and warrants are essential for lawful searches and seizures by law enforcement in India.
DETAILS:
- Consent allows law enforcement to conduct searches without a warrant if the individual agrees.
- A warrant is a legal document issued by a magistrate authorizing law enforcement to conduct a search or arrest.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Conducting a search without consent or a warrant may lead to evidence being inadmissible in court.
SOURCE:
- Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC)
Related Questions: