CrPC Section 140 — Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc

Summary

Sub-section (1) applies when the Magistrate directs someone to carry out a local investigation under section 139. The Magistrate may give that person written instructions considered necessary for guidance, and may specify who must pay all or part of the investigation’s necessary expenses.

Sub-section (2) says that the person’s report may be read as evidence in the case.

Sub-section (3) applies when the Magistrate summons and examines an expert under section 139. The Magistrate may direct who must pay the costs of summoning and examining the expert.

Official Text

(1) Where the Magistrate directs a local investigation by any person under section 139, the Magistrate may—

(a) furnish such person with such written instructions as may seem necessary for his guidance;

(b) declare by whom the whole or any part of the necessary expenses of the local investigation shall be paid.

(2) The report of such person may be read as evidence in the case.

(3) Where the Magistrate summons and examines an expert under section 139, the Magistrate may direct by whom the costs of such summoning and examination shall be paid.

Sections referred to

• CrPC §139 — Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert

Old <-> New Code Mapping

• BNSS §159 — Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc