Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
BNSS Section 159
Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc
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BNSS Section 159 deals with power of magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc and replaces CrPC 140.
Bare act text — BNSS 159
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.
Frequently asked
What was BNSS Section 159 in the CrPC?
BNSS Section 159 (Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc) replaces Section 140 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. CrPC 140 is now BNSS 159.
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Nearby BNSS sections
- BNSS 154 — Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause
- BNSS 155 — Penalty for failure to comply with section 154
- BNSS 156 — Procedure where existence of public right is denied
- BNSS 157 — Procedure where person against whom order is made under section 152 appears to show-cause
- BNSS 158 — Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert
- BNSS 160 — Procedure on order being made absolute and consequences of disobedience
- BNSS 161 — Injunction pending inquiry
- BNSS 162 — Magistrate may prohibit repetition or Continuance of public nuisance
- BNSS 163 — Power to issue order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger
- BNSS 164 — Procedure where dispute concerning land or water is likely to cause breach of peace