In force · As amended up to 2026-08
CHAPTER X
MISCELLANEOUS
62. Punishment for vexatious search.— Any authority or officer exercising powers under this Act or any rules made thereunder, who, without reasons recorded in writing, —
- (a) searches or causes to be searched any building or place; or
- (b) detains or searches or arrests any person,
shall for every such offence be liable on conviction for imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees or both.
Source: India Code