LawgistThe Code of Criminal Procedure
140Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc
(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.
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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
