The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898
Section 159Power to hold investigation or preliminary inquiry
In force
Part V INFORMATION TO THE POLICE AND THEIR POWERS TO INVESTIGATE
Chapter XIV
s. 159
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 manner provided in this Code.