CrPC 103 vs BNSS 108: Magistrate may direct search in his presence

Section 103 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is now section 108 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, in force from 1 July 2024. The wording is the same.

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CrPC section 103Magistrate may direct search in his presence

Any Magistrate may direct a search to be made in his presence of any place for the search of which he is competent to issue a search-warrant.

BNSS section 108Magistrate may direct search in his presence

Any Magistrate may direct a search to be made in his presence of any place for the search of which he is competent to issue a search-warrant.

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