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


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.

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