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Section 159 - Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973

159. Power to hold investigation or preliminary inquiry.-

Such Magistrate, on receiving such report, may direct an investigation, or, if he thinks fit, at once proceed, or depute any Magistrate subordinate to him to proceed, to hold a preliminary inquiry into, or otherwise to dispose of, the case in the manner provided in this Code.

Related Sections

Section 437: When bail may be taken in case of non-bailable offence
Section 142: Injunction pending inquiry
Section 176: Inquiry by Magistrate into cause of death
Section 165: Search by police officer
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