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BNSS Section 158: Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert

Verbatim · BNSS158. 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.

Cite as: Section 158, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Act No. 46 of 2023)