Section 159 of THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023 – BNSS

Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc. 159. (1) Where the Magistrate directs a local investigation by any person under section 158, the Magistrate may— (a) furnish such person with such written instructions as may seem necessary for his guidance; (b) declare by whom the whole or any part of the necessary expenses of … Read more

Section 158 of THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023 – BNSS

Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert. 158.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.

Section 157 of THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023 – BNSS

Procedure where person against whom order is made under section 152 appears to show cause. 157. (1) If the person against whom an order under section 152 is made appears and shows cause against the order, the Magistrate shall take evidence in the matter as in a summons-case. (2) If the Magistrate is satisfied that … Read more