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.
Section 5: Power of search to include powers to break open locks, etc.
The Armed Forces (Jammu and Kashmir) Special Powers Act, 1990Central Act · Act 21 of 1990
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Armed Forces (Jammu and Kashmir) Special Powers Act, 1990 |
|---|---|
| Section | 5 |
| Marginal note | Power of search to include powers to break open locks, etc. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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