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Topic

Search and seizure

Asked 2 times in CISF, peaking in 2023.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
1
Years active
2023–2023
Span
2023
Peak
2/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CISF — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2023
  • Recurs across 1 years (2023–2023)

Across exams

CISF · 2

How the concept evolved

223
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 2) are since 2016.

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Sample questions

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CISF2023
A Magistrate of first class may, under Section 94 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, by warrant authorize any police officer above the rank of a Constable to search a place suspected to contain stolen property, forged documents, etc. Which of the following objectionable articles are not covered under this Section ?
  1. A Counterfeit coin
  2. B False seals
  3. C Obscene objects
  4. D A controversial book ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Law › Procedure (CrPC/BNSS)
CISF2023
Who among the following is authorized to grant a warrant to search for a document, parcel or other thing in the custody of the postal or telegraph authority ?
  1. A Sub-divisional Magistrate
  2. B Judicial Magistrate first class
  3. C District Magistrate ✓
  4. D Judicial Magistrate second class
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Law › Procedure (CrPC/BNSS)

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