Question

    According to section 105 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, what is the prescribed method for recording the process of conducting a search, taking possession of property, and preparing a list of seized items?

    A Written documentation only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Video recording only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Audio recording only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D No specific recording requirement Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Audio-video electronic means, preferably mobile phone Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 105 Recording of search and seizure through audiovideo electronic means: The process of conducting search of a place or taking possession of any property, article or thing under this Chapter or under section 185, including preparation of the list of all things seized in the course of such search and seizure and signing of such list by witnesses, shall be recorded through any audio-video electronic means preferably mobile phone and the police officer shall without delay forward such recording to the District Magistrate, Sub-divisional Magistrate or Judicial Magistrate of the first class.

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