Criminal Procedure Code · Updated to 1 May 2023 · Chapter VI
58. Search for persons wrongfully confined
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If any Magistrate has reason to believe that any person is confined under such circumstances that the confinement amounts to an offence he may issue a search warrant.
offence
Defined · s 2
“offence” means any act or omission made punishable by any law for the time being in force;
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The person to whom the warrant is directed may search for the person confined.
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The search shall be made in accordance with the warrant and the person, if found, shall be immediately taken before a Magistrate who shall make such order as in the circumstances of the case seems proper.