Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita — Section 159

159. (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 of the

local investigation shall be paid.

(2) The report of such person may be read as evidence in the case.

(3) Where the Magistrate summons and examines an expert under section 158, the Magistrate may direct by whom the costs of such summoning and examination shall be paid.