Section 158 Earlier CrPC 139, 311A
Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert
Chapter 11: Maintenance of public order and tranquillity
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.
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Act No. 46 of 2023). As printed in the Gazette on 25 December 2023. Later amendments, if any, are not included.
Related sections
- 155Penalty for failure to comply with section 154
- 156Procedure where existence of public right is deniedCrPC 137
- 157Procedure where person against whom order is made under section 152 appears to show cause
- 159Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etcCrPC 140
- 160Procedure on order being made absolute and consequences of disobedienceCrPC 141
- 161Injunction pending inquiryCrPC 142