Procedure where person against whom order is made under section 152 appears to show cause
Full Text
(1) If the person against whom an order under section 152 is made appears and shows cause against the order, the Magistrate shall take evidence in the matter as in a summons-case.
(2) If the Magistrate is satisfied that the order, either as originally made or subject to such modification as he considers necessary, is reasonable and proper, the order shall be made absolute without modification or, as the case may be, with such modification.
(3) If the Magistrate is not so satisfied, no further proceedings shall be taken in the case:
Provided that the proceedings under this section shall be completed, as soon as possible, within a period of ninety days, which may be extended for the reasons to be recorded in writing, to one hundred and twenty days.
Plain English Summary
Section 157 outlines the hearing procedure for nuisance orders, evaluating evidence like a summons case. It introduces a strict 90-120 day timeline for completion.
Key Legal Elements
- Evidence taking as in a summons-case
- Power to finalize (make absolute) or drop the order
- Introduction of 90-day mandatory completion period
- Maximum extension allowed up to 120 days
- Reasonable modifications to the order are permitted
Practical Note
The 90-day statutory limit is a new and significant addition to ensure prompt justice in executive court matters.
हिंदी पाठ
(1) यदि वह व्यक्ति जिसके विरुद्ध धारा 152 के तहत आदेश दिया गया है, उपस्थित होता है और आदेश के विरुद्ध कारण बताता है, तो मजिस्ट्रेट समन-मामले की तरह साक्ष्य लेगा।
(2) यदि मजिस्ट्रेट संतुष्ट है कि आदेश उचित है (संशोधनों के साथ या बिना), तो आदेश को अंतिम (absolute) बना दिया जाएगा।
(3) यदि मजिस्ट्रेट संतुष्ट नहीं है, तो आगे की कार्यवाही नहीं की जाएगी।
परंतु इस धारा के तहत कार्यवाही जल्द से जल्द 90 दिनों की अवधि के भीतर पूरी की जाएगी, जिसे लिखित कारणों के साथ 120 दिनों तक बढ़ाया जा सकता है।