- The term ‘search’, in simple language, denotes an action of a government machinery to go, look through or examine carefully a place, area, person, object etc. in order to find something concealed or for the purpose of discovering evidence of a crime.
- The search of a person or vehicle or premises etc. can only be done under proper and valid authority of law.
(ICAI FAQ PUBLICATIONS : – 06-09-2017 -INSPECTION, SEARCH, SEIZURE AND ARREST : FAQ NO. 1)