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Section 159 - Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
159. Power to hold investigation or preliminary inquiry.-
Such Magistrate, on receiving such report, may direct an investigation, or, if he thinks fit, at once proceed, or depute any Magistrate subordinate to him to proceed, to hold a preliminary inquiry into, or otherwise to dispose of, the case in the manner provided in this Code.
Related Sections
- Section 270: Prisoner to be brought to Court in custody
- Section 136: Consequences of his failing to do so
- Section 400: Power of Additional Sessions Judge
- Section 171: Complainant and witnesses not to be required to accompany police officer and not to be subjected to restraint
- Section 345: Procedure in certain cases of contempt
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