CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 138 CrPC

Procedure where he appears to show cause

Procedure & effect

If the person against whom an order under section 133 is made appears and shows cause against the order, the Magistrate shall take evidence in the matter as in a summons-case.
If the Magistrate is satisfied that the order, either as originally made or subject to such modification as he considers necessary, is reasonable and proper, the order shall be made absolute without modification or, as the case may be, with such modification.
If the Magistrate is not so satisfied, no further proceedings shall be taken in the case.

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FAQ — Section 138 CrPC

Section 138 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Procedure where he appears to show cause”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

If the person against whom an order under section 133 is made appears and shows cause against the order, the Magistrate shall take evidence in the matter as in a summons-case. If the Magistrate is satisfied that the order, either as originally made or subject to such modification as he considers necessary, is reasonable and proper, the order shall be made absolute without modification or, as the case may be, with such modification. If the Magistrate is not so satisfied, no further proceeding

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