Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Section 139

CrPC 139 in BNSS: Section 158

Section 139 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 corresponds to Section 158 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. CrPC 139 deals with power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024, replacing the CrPC.

Code of Criminal Procedure

CrPC 139 is now BNSS 158.

Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert

Carried over
95% of the old wording kept
Old · CrPC 1973 · Ch. X
s. 139
Power 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.
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNSS 2023 · Ch. XI
s. 158
Power 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.
Text from India Code
Related sectionsBNSS 158 · Power of Magistrate to direct local …
CrPC 138 · Procedure where he appears to show causeCrPC 140 · Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc

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