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

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....d be carried out without a valid search 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....

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.... premises being searched. Similarly, after the completion of search all the officers and the witnesses should again 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 Panc....