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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 213: When manner of committing offence must be stated
- Section 18: Special Metropolitan Magistrates
- Section 143: Magistrate may prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance
- Section 368: Power of High Court to confirm sentence or annul conviction
- Section 170: Cases to be sent to Magistrate, when evidence is sufficient
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