CRPC §140 → BNSS §159
Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc
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140. Power 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.
159.
(1) Where the Magistrate directs a local investigation by any person under section 158, 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 158, the Magistrate may direct by whom the costs of such summoning and examination shall be paid.
What changedAI-inferred
Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions.
Old position
CrPC 140 is concerned with Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc. Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc
New position
BNSS 159 preserves the framework with drafting modernisations as required by the new code. Topic: of an expert. Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc.. Where the Magistrate directs a local investigation by any person under section 158, the Magistrate may
BNSS 159 (of an expert. Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc.) preserves the framework of CrPC 140. BNSS 159 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code. BNSS 159 text: Where...
Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)
BNSS 159 (of an expert. Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc.) preserves the framework of CrPC 140. BNSS 159 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code.
BNSS 159 text: Where the Magistrate directs a local investigation by any person under section 158, 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...
Transitional note (repeal & savings)
For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, CrPC 140 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNSS 159 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 159 (of an expert. Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc.). The relationship is classified as substantively_same — see the change-note above for the textual delta.
Sources
- India Code — Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- Gazette of India — Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Cite this page
Newlaws.in, CRPC §140 → BNSS §159 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-12, https://newlaws.in/crpc/140.
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