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In summary trials, the maximum punishment allowed is simple or rigorous imprisonment up to 3 months.

This provision ensures quick disposal of minor offence cases.

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Section 102 CrPC empowers the police to seize property suspected of being stolen or involved in a crime.

The seized property must be reported immediately to the officer in charge or the Magistrate.

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Section 66 CrPC provides the procedure for serving summons to corporate bodies in legal proceedings.

This ensures that companies and organizations are legally notified in criminal cases.

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Section 62 CrPC ensures that any person arrested is produced before a Magistrate or Officer in charge without unnecessary delay.

This protects the rights of the arrested person and prevents unlawful detention.

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Section 54 CrPC lists 9 specific grounds on which a police officer may arrest a person without a warrant.

These include offences cognizable in nature, preventing further crime, or ensuring appearance before a magistrate.

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Under Section 167 Cr.P.C, a Magistrate may authorize detention up to 15 days if investigation isn’t completed in 24 hours.

This ensures the accused’s custody remains lawful during ongoing investigation.

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Under Section 48 Cr.P.C, a police officer may break into or enter a house to make an arrest if denied entry.

This applies when access is lawfully required but refused.

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Under Section 99-B CrPC, any aggrieved person can challenge an order of forfeiture of a publication.

Such application lies directly before the High Court.

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Under Section 46 Cr.P.C, arrest means actual restraint or physical contact to confine a person.

It signifies taking a person into legal custody by lawful authority.