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CrPC Section 138 in BNSS: Section 157

Procedure where he appears to show cause

Section 138 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Procedure where he appears to show cause) corresponds to Section 157 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024.

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Text of BNSS Section 157

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 (2) If the Magistrate is satisfied that the order, either as originally made or subject to such modification as he considers necessary, is reasonable and proper, the order shall be made absolute without modification or, as the case may be, with such modification. (3) If the Magistrate is not so satisfied, no further proceedings shall be taken in the case: Provided that the proceedings under this section shall be completed, as soon as possible, within a period of ninety days, which may be extended for the reasons to be recorded in writing, to one hundred and twenty days.

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