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Section 158 of THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023 – BNSS

Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert.158.The Magistrate may, for the purposes of an inquiry under section 156 or section 157—(a) direct a local investigation…

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Section 158 of THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023 – BNSS

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

158.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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