Section
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Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc
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Where the Magistrate directs a local investigation by any person under section 139, the Magistrate may-
(a) Furnish such person with such written instruction as may seem necessary for his guidance;
(b) Declare by whom the whole or any part of necessary expenses of the local investigating shall be paid.
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The report of such person may be read as evidence in the case.
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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.
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The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Judgement(s) Found in :
The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Section 140