This section gives authorized officers the power to enter, search, and seize things in a place or vehicle if they suspect drug-related activity. They can also arrest people they believe have committed a drug offense. This is how the police can investigate drug cases.
A police officer, suspecting A is hiding drugs in his car, can search the car and arrest A if they find drugs. If they find nothing, they cannot arrest A based on this section.
- •You have the right to be informed of the grounds for your arrest.
- •You have the right to have a lawyer present during questioning.
- •You have the right to be taken before a magistrate within 24 hours of arrest.
📒 Legal text sourced from The Gazette of India & AdvocateKhoj Bare Acts Library
⚖️ Content reviewed by Adv. Shailendra Babbar, Seasoned Advocate, with 31 years of legal practice
📚 Act Reference: NDPS Act
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