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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(2) If the Magistrate is satisfied that the order, either as originally made or subject to such modification as he considers necessary, is reasonable and proper, the order shall be made absolute without modification or, as the case may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 389: Suspension of sentence pending the appeal; release of appellant on bail
- Section 118: Discharge of person informed against
- Section 81: Procedure by Magistrate before whom such person arrested is brought
- Section 437: When bail may be taken in case of non-bailable offence
- Section 185: Power to order cases to be tried in different sessions divisions
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