...be conducted by complying with the requirements of Section 165 of Cr.P.C. It was observed: -
"17. Section 165Cr. P.C. deals with circumstances and prerequisites for searches without a warrant. As a general rule, every search must...searches under Section 165. It is therefore clear that even under Section 165, the existence of reasons to believe that an imminent search is necessary must be recorded, with as much detail as possible. The mandate of Section 100(4) must also be satisfied even in searches under Section 165. Xxx
19.2. In every search conducted under a special enactment without a warrant, the..., search warrant, and investigation shall apply to all actions taken under the Act. Therefore, Surjeet Singh (PW4) was required to comply with the requirements of Section 165 of the Cr.PC before...