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LAW’S MAGNIFYING GLASS: SURVEY AND SEIZURE IN ECONOMIC OFFENCES

Author(s) Mr. PRAKHYAT KUNJ PANDEY, Dr. ARVIND KUMAR SINGH, Mr. HASTAKSHAR SINGH
Country India
Abstract The rapid growth of economic offences such as money laundering, tax evasion, corporate fraud, and financial misconduct has expanded the reliance on survey and seizure powers as primary investigative tools in India. While these mechanisms enable authorities to detect concealed assets, preserve evidence, and disrupt complex financial crimes, they simultaneously raise serious constitutional concerns relating to privacy, property, due process, and proportionality. This paper critically examines the statutory and constitutional framework governing search, survey, and seizure under key Indian laws including the Income Tax Act, PMLA, FEMA, Companies Act, and CrPC. It analyses judicial interpretations surrounding “reason to believe,” procedural safeguards, evidentiary standards, and protection against arbitrary state action. Special focus is placed on digital search and seizure, cross-border data access, and the challenges posed by technological advancements. Through comparative insights from the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union, the study highlights global best practices balancing enforcement efficiency with civil liberties. The paper concludes by proposing reforms aimed at strengthening transparency, judicial oversight, digital evidence protocols, and proportionality standards to ensure that economic crime investigations remain effective while constitutionally compliant.
Keywords Survey, Seizure, Economic Offences, Digital Evidence, Procedural Safeguards, Privacy Rights.
Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-02-04
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.67885
Short DOI https://doi.org/hbnp3h
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