BNSS · CHAPTER XI — Maintenance Of Public Order And Tranquillity

Section 158. Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

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