Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc
Section 159 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 deals with power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc. 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; The Act came into force on 01 Jul 2024.
(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.
Section 159, The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Act 46 of 2023).
Replaces a provision of the Code of Criminal Procedure
CRPC 140 Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
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Questions about Section 159
What does Section 159 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita deal with?
Section 159 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita is headed "Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc". 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;
How do I find court cases under Section 159 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: BNSS 159, section 159 BNSS, section 159 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 159 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 158 (Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert), so none of them can safely be read on its own. It carries forward CrPC 140 (Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc), so the judgments decided under that provision are the case law on this one.
When did Section 159 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita come into force?
Section 159 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, cited as BNSS 159, came into force on 01 Jul 2024, having been enacted on 25 Dec 2023. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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