CrPC → BNSS
CrPC Section 139 in BNSS
CrPC Section 139 corresponds to BNSS Section 158 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 139 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 158 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 158 — Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert
Drafting note. No change.
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.
Questions this page answers
What is CrPC 139 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 139 is BNSS Section 158 — Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert.
Has the provision changed?
No change.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
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