Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 → Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
CrPC 140BNSS 159
Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc
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Under Section 159 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 140 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...
Bare act text — BNSS 159
159. Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc .—(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 158, the Magistrate may direct by whom the costs of such summoning and examination shall be paid. 63
Frequently asked
What is CrPC 140 equivalent in BNSS?
CrPC Section 140 (Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc) corresponds to Section 159 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).
What changed between CrPC 140 and BNSS 159?
No change.
How do I cite BNSS 159 in a pleading?
Under Section 159 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 140 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...
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