Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc
Section 140 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act deals with power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc. 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;
(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.
Section 140, The Code of Criminal Procedure Act (Act 2 of 1974).
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Questions about Section 140
What does Section 140 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act deal with?
Section 140 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act is headed "Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc". 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;
How do I find court cases under Section 140 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act?
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: Code Criminal Procedure Act 140, section 140 Code Criminal Procedure Act, section 140 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act. 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 140 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 139 (Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When was the Code of Criminal Procedure Act enacted?
Code of Criminal Procedure Act was enacted in 1974 as Act 2 of 1974. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is no longer in force.
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