Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc
Section 140 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc) corresponds to Section 159 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024.
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 the local investigation shall be paid.
(2) The report of such person may be read as evidence in the case.
(3) Where the Magistrate summons and examines an expert under section
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