CrPC 140→BNSS 159

CrPC 140 to BNSS 159: Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc

Section 140 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 159 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 140 →View BNSS Section 159 →

CrPC 140 to BNSS 159 at a Glance

Section 140 CrPC (Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc) is now Section 159 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 140 to BNSS 159?

Section 159 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 140 CrPC. Section 159(1) BNSS and Section 159(3) BNSS refer to Section 158 BNSS where Section 140(1) CrPC and Section 140(3) CrPC referred to Section 139 CrPC.

CrPC 140 vs BNSS 159: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section140159
HeadingPower of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etcSame
Sub-sections3 sub-sectionsSame
Cross-referencess.139s.158

CrPC 140 and BNSS 159: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 140, CrPC 1973

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.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 159, BNSS 2023

159. Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc.—(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.

When It Applies: CrPC 140 vs BNSS 159

Under CrPC 140
  1. Section 140(1) CrPC applies where the Magistrate directs a local investigation by any person under Section 139 CrPC.
  2. The Magistrate may furnish that person with such written instructions as may seem necessary for guidance.
  3. The Magistrate may declare by whom the whole or any part of the necessary expenses of the local investigation shall be paid.
  4. Under Section 140(2) CrPC, the report of that person may be read as evidence in the case.
  5. Section 140(3) CrPC applies where the Magistrate summons and examines an expert under Section 139 CrPC. The Magistrate may direct by whom the costs of the summoning and examination shall be paid.
Under BNSS 159
  1. Section 159(1) BNSS applies where the Magistrate directs a local investigation by any person under Section 158 BNSS.
  2. The Magistrate may furnish that person with such written instructions as may seem necessary for guidance.
  3. The Magistrate may declare by whom the whole or any part of the necessary expenses of the local investigation shall be paid.
  4. Under Section 159(2) BNSS, the report of that person may be read as evidence in the case.
  5. Section 159(3) BNSS applies where the Magistrate summons and examines an expert under Section 158 BNSS. The Magistrate may direct by whom the costs of the summoning and examination shall be paid.

What CrPC 140 to BNSS 159 Means in Practice

Section 140(1) CrPC is found in Section 159(1) BNSS, Section 140(2) CrPC in Section 159(2) BNSS and Section 140(3) CrPC in Section 159(3) BNSS. Each reads the same apart from the renumbered reference to the section on the local investigation and the examination of an expert.

FAQs: CrPC 140 to BNSS 159

Where is Section 140 CrPC found in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

Section 140 CrPC is found in Section 159 BNSS. Section 140(1) CrPC is found in Section 159(1) BNSS, Section 140(2) CrPC in Section 159(2) BNSS and Section 140(3) CrPC in Section 159(3) BNSS.

Is the text of Section 159 BNSS the same as Section 140 CrPC?▼

Section 159 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 140 CrPC, except that Section 159(1) BNSS and Section 159(3) BNSS refer to Section 158 BNSS where Section 140(1) CrPC and Section 140(3) CrPC referred to Section 139 CrPC.

Which section do Section 159(1) BNSS and Section 159(3) BNSS refer to?▼

Section 159(1) BNSS and Section 159(3) BNSS refer to Section 158 BNSS. Section 140(1) CrPC and Section 140(3) CrPC referred to Section 139 CrPC.

Disclaimer: This comparison is for informational purposes only. The new criminal laws came into effect on 1 July 2024. Consult a qualified advocate for legal advice.

Sources: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Last updated: 20 Oct 2026 ·