Power to hold investigation or preliminary inquiry
Section 159 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Power to hold investigation or preliminary inquiry) corresponds to Section 178 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024.
178. The Magistrate, on receiving a report under section 176, may direct an investigation, or, if he thinks fit, at once proceed, or depute any Magistrate subordinate to him to proceed, to hold a preliminary inquiry into, or otherwise to dispose of, the case in the manner provided in this Sanhita.
Police officer's power to require attendance of witnesses.
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