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Section 138 - Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
138. Procedure where he appears to show cause.-
(1) If the person against whom an order under section 133 is made appears and shows cause against the order, the Magistrate shall take evidence in the matter as in a summons-case.
(2) If the Magistrate is satisfied that the order, either as originally made or subject to such modification as he considers necessary, is reasonable and proper, the order shall be made absolute without modification or, as the case may be, with such modification.
(3) If the Magistrate is not so satisfied, no further proceedings shall be taken in the case.
Related Sections
- Section 98: Power to compel restoration of abducted females
- Section 197: Prosecution of Judges and public servants
- Section 419: Direction of warrant for execution
- Section 141: Procedure on order being made absolute and consequences of disobedience
- Section 437: When bail may be taken in case of non-bailable offence
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