SECTION 160 BNSS – Procedure on order being made absolute and consequences of disobedience

(1) When an order has been made absolute under section 155 or section 157, the Magistrate shall give notice of the same to the person against whom the order was made, and shall further require him to perform the act directed by the order within…

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SECTION 159 BNSS – Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc

(1) Where the Magistrate directs a local investigation by any person under section 158, the Magistrate may- (a) furnish such person with such written instructions as may seem necessary for his guidance; (b) declare by whom the whole or any part of the necessary expenses…

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SECTION 157 BNSS – Procedure where person against whom order is made under section 152 appears to show cause

(1) If the person against whom an order under section 152 is made appears and shows cause against the order, the Magistrate shall take evidence in the matter as in a summons-case. (2) If the Magistrate is satisfied that the order, either as originally made…

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