Box-5 While performing functions relating to search and seizure, the concerned authority shall: S.165 (1) Cr. PC 1. Ensure that the enforcement authority before entering into any premises to effect search/seizure of relevant evidence, shall record in writing, as far as possible, the reasons for believing that search would lead to discovery of such evidence. S.91 2. Ensure that where the production of a document or a thing is necessary, summons are obtained from the appropriate court or orders secured from an authorised officer requiring the person in whose possession or power the relevant document or thing is believed to be, to produce said document/thing at a stipulated time and place specified in the warrant/ order S.93 3. Ensure that where the Court has reasons to believe that a person to whom summons or requisition is made would not produce the required document or thing or where the person or in whose possession a document or a thing is not known, and where the Court considers that the purpose of inquiry/trial will be served, it may issue of search warrant for the discovery of such a document or a thing. 8

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