Section 155: Search for and disposal of gunpowder

Where the thing to be searched for under a search warrant is gunpowder, arms, ammunition or any other explosive, dangerous or noxious substance or thing the person making the search has powers and protection as are given by a written law for the time being in force to a person lawfully authorised to search for the thing, the thing shall be disposed of in the same manner as directed by the written law, or in the absence of the direction, as the court may either generally or in any particular instance order.