CrPC 139 vs BNSS 158: Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert
Section 139 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is now section 158 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, in force from 1 July 2024. 95% of the old wording is kept; 2 words removed and 2 words added.
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CrPC section 139Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert
The Magistrate may, for the purposes of an inquiry under section 137 or section 138— (a) direct a local investigation to be made by such person as he thinks fit; or (b) summon and examine an expert.
BNSS section 158Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert
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.
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