Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert
Full 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.
Plain English Summary
Section 158 empowers the Magistrate to direct a local investigation or summon an expert to aid in public nuisance inquiries.
Key Legal Elements
- Authority to order a Local Investigation
- Discretion to appoint suitable investigators
- Power to summon and examine Experts
- Support tool for inquiries under Sections 156 and 157
Practical Note
This is an enabling provision for fact-finding. Local investigations help clarify physical obstructions, while experts clarify technical hazards.
हिंदी पाठ
मजिस्ट्रेट, धारा 156 या धारा 157 के तहत जांच के उद्देश्यों के लिए— (क) किसी ऐसे व्यक्ति द्वारा स्थानीय जांच (local investigation) का निर्देश दे सकता है जिसे वह उचित समझे; या (ख) किसी विशेषज्ञ (expert) को समन कर सकता है और उसकी परीक्षा कर सकता है।