# The Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Section 139: Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert

- Act: The Code of Criminal Procedure Act (Act 2 of 1974)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/code-criminal-procedure-act/section/139/

## Text

The Magistrate may, for the purposes of an inquiry under section 137 or section 138- (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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