CRPC §139 → BNSS §158

Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert

Substantively sameConfidence: mediumStatus: cross checked
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Old law
CRPC §139
Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert

139. Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert.—The Magistrate may, for the purposes of an inquiry under section 137 or section 138— (a) direct a local investigation to be made by such person as he thinks fit; or (b) summon and examine an expert.

New law
BNSS §158
Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination

158. 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.

What changedAI-inferred

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

Old position

CrPC 139 is concerned with Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert. Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert

New position

BNSS 158 preserves the framework with drafting modernisations as required by the new code. Topic: Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination. The Magistrate may, for the purposes of an inquiry under section 156 or section 157

BNSS 158 (Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination) preserves the framework of CrPC 139. BNSS 158 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code. BNSS 158 text: The...

Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)

BNSS 158 (Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination) preserves the framework of CrPC 139. BNSS 158 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code.

BNSS 158 text: 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.

Transitional note (repeal & savings)

For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, CrPC 139 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNSS 158 applies. The transition is governed by the repeal-and-savings clause in the new code (BNS 358 / BNSS 531 / BSA 170 as the case may be); pending proceedings under the old code carry forward unaffected.

Frequently asked

BNSS 158 (Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination). The relationship is classified as substantively_same — see the change-note above for the textual delta.

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Newlaws.in, CRPC §139 → BNSS §158 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-10-29, https://newlaws.in/crpc/139.

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