BNSS · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 158 — Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert.
Replaces CrPC Section 139.
The Magistrate may, for the purposes of an inquiry under section 156 or section 157— (a) direct a local investigation to be made by such person as he thinks fit; or (b) summon and examine an expert.
Nearby sections
- 155 Penalty for failure to comply with section 154.
- 156 Procedure where existence of public right is denied.
- 157 Procedure where person against whom order is made under section 152 appears to show-cause.
- 159 Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc.
- 160 Procedure on order being made absolute and consequences of disobedience.
- 161 Injunction pending inquiry.
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