CrPC 140 — Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Statutory text

(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.

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