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Code of Criminal Procedure

(CRPC)

Power to hold investigation or preliminary inquiry.

Chapter 12: Information To The Police And Their Powers To Investigate

Section: 159

- 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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