Q1: 1. When can a police officer conduct a search under Section 165 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) Only during daylight hours
• B) B) Only with a warrant
• C) C) If he has reasonable grounds for search
• D) D) If requested by a suspect

Q2: 2. What is the maximum duration for which a police officer can detain a person during a search under Section 165?

• A) A) 12 hours
• B) B) 24 hours
• C) C) 48 hours
• D) D) 72 hours

Q3: 3. In which situations can a police officer conduct a search without a warrant under Section 165?

• A) A) Only for murder cases
• B) B) Only for white-collar crimes
• C) C) When immediate action is necessary
• D) D) When the suspect is a minor

Q4: 4. What must a police officer do before conducting a search under Section 165?

• A) A) Seek permission from the suspect
• B) B) Inform a magistrate
• C) C) Record the grounds of search in writing
• D) D) Call for backup

Q5: 5. Can a police officer conduct a search under Section 165 based solely on suspicion?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only with a court order
• D) D) Only with a search warrant

Q6: 6. What happens if a police officer conducts an illegal search under Section 165?

• A) A) The suspect is immediately arrested
• B) B) The evidence collected is admissible in court
• C) C) The officer is liable for disciplinary action
• D) D) The case is dismissed

Q7: 7. Is a female police officer required for searching a female suspect under Section 165?

• A) A) Yes, always
• B) B) No, gender doesn't matter
• C) C) Only in certain cases
• D) D) Only if requested by the suspect

Q8: 8. What is the role of a witness during a search conducted under Section 165?

• A) A) To assist the police officer
• B) B) To observe and verify the search proceedings
• C) C) To provide legal advice to the suspect
• D) D) To interfere with the search

Q9: 9. Can a police officer conduct a search under Section 165 without informing the suspect?

• A) A) Yes, if the suspect is a repeat offender
• B) B) No, the suspect must be informed
• C) C) Only with permission from the court
• D) D) Only during nighttime

Q10: 10. Under Section 165, what type of places can a police officer search?

• A) A) Only public places
• B) B) Only residential premises
• C) C) Any place if there are reasonable grounds
• D) D) Only commercial establishments

Q11: 11. A real estate agent is suspected of hiding important documents related to a fraud case. Can a police officer search the real estate agent's office under Section 165?

• A) A) Yes, if there are reasonable grounds
• B) B) No, only residences can be searched
• C) C) Only with a court order
• D) D) Only with the suspect's permission

Q12: 12. During a search under Section 165, can a police officer seize any item that is not mentioned in the search warrant?

• A) A) Yes, at his discretion
• B) B) No, only specified items can be seized
• C) C) Only with permission from a senior officer
• D) D) Only if the suspect agrees

Q13: 13. Can a police officer conduct a strip search under Section 165?

• A) A) Yes, in all cases
• B) B) No, only with a female officer present
• C) C) Only with permission from the suspect
• D) D) Only in cases of drug offenses

Q14: 14. What is the purpose of recording the grounds of search in writing under Section 165?

• A) A) To provide evidence of the legality of the search
• B) B) To delay the search process
• C) C) To intimidate the suspect
• D) D) To create a false record

Q15: 15. Can a police officer conduct a search under Section 165 solely based on anonymous tip-offs?

• A) A) Yes, to prevent crime
• B) B) No, there must be independent verification
• C) C) Only if the tip-off is from a reliable source
• D) D) Only with a court order

Q16: 16. In a case of suspected drug trafficking, can a police officer search a suspect's vehicle under Section 165?

• A) A) Yes, without any grounds
• B) B) No, vehicles cannot be searched
• C) C) Only with a specialized search team
• D) D) Yes, if there are reasonable grounds

Q17: 17. Can a police officer conduct a search under Section 165 in the absence of the suspect?

• A) A) Yes, always
• B) B) No, the suspect must be present
• C) C) Only with permission from the suspect's family
• D) D) Only if the suspect is a fugitive

Q18: 18. What recourse does a person have if they believe a search conducted under Section 165 was unjustified?

• A) A) File a complaint with the police department
• B) B) Demand compensation from the police
• C) C) Challenge the search in court
• D) D) Conduct a retaliatory search

Q19: 19. Can a police officer conduct a search under Section 165 based on a suspicion shared by a neighbor?

• A) A) Yes, neighbor's opinion is sufficient
• B) B) No, suspicion must be based on credible information
• C) C) Only with a warrant from the neighbor
• D) D) Only if the suspect is a previous offender

Q20: 20. In a case of suspected cybercrime, can a police officer search a suspect's electronic devices under Section 165?

• A) A) No, electronic devices are exempt
• B) B) Only with permission from the suspect
• C) C) Yes, if there are reasonable grounds
• D) D) Only with a court order

Q21: 21. Can a police officer conduct a search under Section 165 if the suspect is a minor?

• A) A) Yes, without any restrictions
• B) B) No, only with parental consent
• C) C) Only if the minor is a repeat offender
• D) D) Yes, with additional protection for minors

Q22: 22. What precautions should a police officer take during a search under Section 165 to protect the suspect's rights?

• A) A) Conduct the search in private
• B) B) Avoid unnecessary force or intimidation
• C) C) Seize all valuable items as evidence
• D) D) Allow the suspect to guide the search

Q23: 23. Can a police officer conduct a search under Section 165 if the suspect is not a citizen of the country?

• A) A) Yes, without any restrictions
• B) B) No, only with permission from the embassy
• C) C) Only with an interpreter present
• D) D) Yes, if there are reasonable grounds

Q24: 24. What happens if a police officer fails to follow the procedures outlined in Section 165 during a search?

• A) A) The suspect is immediately released
• B) B) The evidence collected is deemed inadmissible
• C) C) The officer is promoted
• D) D) The case is closed

Q25: 25. Can a police officer conduct a search under Section 165 based on a hunch without any evidence?

• A) A) Yes, if the suspect appears suspicious
• B) B) No, there must be reasonable grounds for search
• C) C) Only with a court order
• D) D) Only if the suspect is a known criminal