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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(2) If the Magistrate is satisfied that the order, either as originally made or subject to such modification as he considers necessary, is reasonable and proper, the order shall be made absolute without modification or, as the case may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 303: Right of person against whom proceedings are instituted to be defended
- Section 415: Postponement of execution of sentence of death in case of appeal to Supreme Court
- Section 278: Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed
- Section 74: Warrant directed to police officer
- Section 181: Place of trial in case of certain offences
Related Acts
- Repealing and Amending Act, 2017
- Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Act, 2023
- National Capital Territory of Delhi (Recognition of Property Rights of Residents in Unauthorised Colonies) Act, 2019
- Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
- Major Port Authorities Act, 2021
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