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.
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Section 1 · Short title, extent and commencement.Section 2 · Definitions.Section 3 · Power to declare areas to be disturbed areas.Section 4 · Special powers of the armed forces.Section 6 · Arrested person and seized property to be made over to the police.Section 7 · Protection of persons acting in good faith under this Act.Section 8 · Repeal and saving.India Code, Government of India. Text fetched 14 Oct 2026. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.