LawgistThe Code of Criminal Procedure
138Procedure where he appears to show cause
(1) If the person against whom an order under section 133 is made appears and shows cause against the order, the Magistrate shall take evidence in the matter as in a summons-case.
(2) If the Magistrate is satisfied that the order, either as originally made or subject to such modification as he considers necessary, is reasonable and proper, the order shall be made absolute without modification or, as the case may be, with such modification.
(3) If the Magistrate is not so satisfied, no further proceedings shall be taken in the case.
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B.--Public nuisances
- 133 Conditional order for removal of nuisance
- 134 Service or notification of order
- 135 Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause
- 136 Consequences of his failing to do so
- 137 Procedure where existence of public right is denied
- 138 Procedure where he appears to show cause
- 139 Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert
- 140 Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc
- 141 Procedure on order being made absolute and consequences of disobedience
- 142 Injunction pending inquiry
- 143 Magistrate may prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance
