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Section 139 - Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
139. 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.
Related Sections
- Section 345: Procedure in certain cases of contempt
- Section 210: Procedure to be followed when there is a complaint case and police investigation in respect of the same offence
- Section 319: Power to proceed against other persons appearing to be guilty of offence
- Section 151: Arrest to prevent the commission of cognizable offences
- Section 131: Power of certain armed force officers to disperse assembly
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