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.
Section 158: Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert.
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023Central Act · Act 46 of 2023
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Section | 158 |
| Marginal note | Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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