CrPC 159 vs BNSS 178: Power to hold investigation or preliminary inquiry
Section 159 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is now section 178 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, in force from 1 July 2024. 94% of the old wording is kept; 3 words removed and 6 words added.
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CrPC section 159Power to hold investigation or preliminary inquiry
Such Magistrate, on receiving such report 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 Code.
BNSS section 178Power to hold investigation or preliminary inquiry
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.
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