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    Question

    What must an authority do if they are about to search a

    person and that person requests it?
    A The authority must provide the person with legal representation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The authority must take the person to the nearest Gazetted Officer or Magistrate within twenty-four hours Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The authority must allow the person to leave the premises immediately Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The authority must inform the person's family about the search Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E The authority must conduct the search without any delays Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 18 Search of persons: (3) Where an authority is about to search any person, he shall, if such person so requires, take such person within twenty-four hours to the nearest Gazetted Officer, superior in rank to him, or a Magistrate: Provided that the period of twenty-four hours shall exclude the time necessary for the journey undertaken to take such person to the nearest Gazetted Officer, superior in rank to him, or Magistrates Court.

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