Section 159 of BNSS : Section 159: Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Noise Pollution Complaint

Ravi, a resident of a small town in India, files a complaint with the local Magistrate about excessive noise pollution caused by a nearby factory. The Magistrate decides to conduct a local investigation under Section 158 of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023.

Application of Section 159:

1. Written Instructions: The Magistrate appoints an environmental officer to conduct the investigation and provides written instructions detailing the specific noise levels to be measured, the times of day to conduct the measurements, and the locations around the factory to be monitored.
2. Expenses: The Magistrate declares that the factory owner will bear the expenses of the local investigation, including the cost of the noise measuring equipment and the officer's time.
3. Report as Evidence: The environmental officer completes the investigation and submits a report indicating that the factory is indeed causing noise pollution beyond permissible limits. This report is read as evidence in t...

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