Code of Criminal Procedure
CrPC 140 is now BNSS 159.
Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc
Carried over
98% of the old wording kept
Old · CrPC 1973 · Ch. X
s. 140
Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc
(1) Where the Magistrate directs a local investigation by any person under section 139, the Magistrate may—
(a) furnish such person with such written instructions as may seem necessary for his guidance;
(b) declare by whom the whole or any part of the necessary expenses of the local investigation shall be paid.
(2) The report of such person may be read as evidence in the case.
(3) Where the Magistrate summons and examines an expert under section 139, the Magistrate may direct by whom the costs of such summoning and examination shall be paid.
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNSS 2023 · Ch. XI
s. 159
Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc.
(1) Where the Magistrate directs a local investigation by any person under section 158, the Magistrate may—
(a) furnish such person with such written instructions as may seem necessary for his guidance;
(b) declare by whom the whole or any part of the necessary expenses of the local investigation shall be paid.
(2) The report of such person may be read as evidence in the case.
(3) Where the Magistrate summons and examines an expert under section 158, the Magistrate may direct by whom the costs of such summoning and examination shall be paid.
Text from India Code