The text is substantially unchanged
CrPC Section 139 is now BNSS Section 158
139.Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert.
Old law
CrPC §139
139.Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert.
139. 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.
Read more: CrPC §139(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
158. Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert.
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.
Read more: BNSS §158(a) direct a local investigation to be made by such person as he thinks fit; or
(b) summon and examine an expert.
Cases registered before 1 July 2024 continue under the old code. This is educational information, not legal advice.