# The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 139: Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination ofan expert

- Act: The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Act 2 of 1974)
- In force from: 1974-04-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/crpc/section/139/

## Text

Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert. 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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