Section 439 of BNSS : Section 439: Power to order inquiry.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Rajesh files a complaint against his neighbor, Suresh, alleging that Suresh has been harassing him. The complaint is dismissed by the Magistrate under Section 226 due to lack of evidence.

Application of Section 439: Rajesh believes that the dismissal was unjust and approaches the High Court. The High Court examines the record and finds that there might be merit in Rajesh's complaint. The High Court then directs the Chief Judicial Magistrate to conduct a further inquiry into the complaint. The Chief Judicial Magistrate can either conduct the inquiry himself or assign it to a subordinate...

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