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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(2) If the Magistrate is satisfied that the order, either as originally made or subject to such modification as he considers necessary, is reasonable and proper, the order shall be made absolute without modification or, as the case may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.
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- Section 431: Money ordered to be paid recoverable as a fine
- Section 361: Special reasons to be recorded in certain cases.- Where in any case the Court could have dealt with
- Section 105: Reciprocal arrangements regarding processes
- Section 68: Proof of service in such cases and when serving officer not present
- Section 211: Contents of charge
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