Section 159 in The Code Of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Section 159 of CRPC “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.
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