Ans: Yes, in certain situations, the police can enter your home without a warrant. Under Section 47 and Section 165 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), police officers are allowed to enter a private property without a warrant if:
They are in hot pursuit of a suspect.
They believe a cognizable offence has occurred or is occurring.
They need to prevent the commission of a crime.
There’s an immediate risk to life or public safety.
Ans: A cognizable offence is a serious crime (like murder, rape, theft, etc.) where police can register an FIR and arrest without prior court approval.
If police believe such a crime is taking place inside your home, they can enter without a warrant to investigate or stop it.
Q 4: What should I do if police try to enter my house without a warrant?
Ans: You should:
Politely ask for identification and reason for entry.
Record the interaction if possible (for safety and legal record).
Ask if they have a search warrant or are acting under a specific CrPC section.
If they do not have a valid reason or warrant, you can legally deny entry and report any misconduct to higher authorities or a magistrate.
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