What are the basic requirements to be observed during Search operations?

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..... arch warrant issued by the proper officer. There should invariably be a lady officer accompanying the search team to residence. The officers before starting the search should disclose their identity by showing their identity cards to the person in-charge of the premises. The search warrant should be executed before the start of the search by showing the same to the person in-charge of the premises .....

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..... gain offer themselves for their personal search. A Panchnama / Mahazar of the proceedings of the search should necessarily be prepared on the spot. A list of all goods, documents recovered and seized/detained should be prepared and annexed to the Panchnama/Mahazar. The Panchnama / Mahazar and the list of goods/ documents seized/detained should invariably be signed by the witnesses , the in -charge .....

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