Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 140

Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc.

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Provision: Section 140 of CrPC
Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Classification: criminal procedure
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 140 of CrPC say?

Where the Magistrate directs a local investigation by any person under section 139, the Magistrate may furnish such person with such written instruction as may seem necessary for his guidance; declare by whom the whole or any part of the necessary expenses of the local investigation shall be paid. The report of such person may be read as evidence in the case. 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.

Indian StandardSection 140, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 140 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 140 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

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Common Questions about Section 140 CrPC

What is Section 140 of CrPC?

Section 140 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc.". The section states: Where the Magistrate directs a local investigation by any person under section 139, the Magistrate may furnish such person with such written instruction as may seem necessary...