Search and seizure under Section 22(1) of the Arms Act, 1959 can be conducted even if:

Section 22(1) allows seizure and detention "although that person may be entitled by virtue of this Act or any other law for the time being in force to have the same in his possession". The magistrate must, however, first record "the reasons for his belief" and act against a person residing within his jurisdiction, and under s.22(2) the search must be made by or in the presence of a magistrate or an empowered officer.