CrPC Section 66
CrPC Section 66 – Powers of Police to search without warrant in certain cases
Text of Section 66 CrPC (Simplified):
If a police officer suspects that a person to be arrested or any other person is carrying stolen property or something unlawfully obtained, the police officer may search such person or any place without a warrant to recover the property.
Detailed Explanation:
This section empowers police to conduct searches without a warrant in specific situations.
The key condition is that the police officer must have reason to believe or suspect that the person or place is connected to stolen goods or unlawfully obtained property.
The purpose is to recover stolen property or evidence related to an offence.
The power is limited to searching for property or things that are connected to the crime.
The search can be of:
The person of the accused or others.
Any place where the stolen property or evidence might be hidden.
Summary:
| Aspect | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Who can search? | Police officer |
| When? | When there is suspicion of stolen or unlawfully obtained property |
| Where? | Person or any place |
| Is warrant required? | No, search can be done without warrant |
| Purpose | To recover stolen or unlawfully obtained property |
Important:
This is an exception to the general rule that searches require a warrant.
It is meant to prevent delay in recovering stolen goods or important evidence.
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