BNSS § 158 · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 158 BNSS — Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert
Replaces CrPC 139 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. In force since 1 July 2024.
The text
The Magistrate may, for the purposes of an inquiry under section 156 or section 157—
(a) direct a local investigation to be made by such person as he thinks fit; or
(b) summon and examine an expert.
Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in). The Gazette of India is the authoritative text.