A person can be required to attend as a witness under section 179 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha…
The investigating police officer may require attendance by an order in writing under section 179 BNSS (formerly section 160 CrPC). The power applies to persons who appear…
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A person can be required to attend as a witness under section 179 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by an order of a:
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The investigating police officer may require attendance by an order in writing under section 179 BNSS (formerly section 160 CrPC). The power applies to persons who appear acquainted with the facts and circumstances of the case, within the specified territorial limits. It is subject to the section's protections restricting where certain persons may be required to attend.
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