The Armed Forces (Punjab and Chandigarh) Special Powers Act, 1983

Section 5. Power of search to include powers to break open locks, etc

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

5. Power of search to include powers to break open locks, etc. Every person making a search under this Act shall have the power to break open the lock of any door, almirah, safe, box, cupboard, drawer, package or other thing, if the key thereof is withheld.

Source: India Code