1[If a Magistrate of the first class is satisfied that, for the purposes of any investigation or proceeding under this Code, it is expedient to direct any person, including an accused person, to give specimen signatures or handwriting, he may make an order to that effect and in that case the person to whom the order relates shall be produced or shall attend at the time and place specified in such order and shall give his specimen signatures or handwriting:
Provided
that no order shall be made under this section unless the person has at some
time been arrested in connection with such investigation or proceeding.]
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1. Ins. by Act 25 of 2005, s. 27 (w.e.f.
23-6-2006).
Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)
311 CrPC Power to summon material witness, or examine person present
311 CrPC Power of Magistrate to order person to give specimen signatures or handwriting
312 CrPC Expenses of complainants and witnesses
313 CrPC Power to examine the accused
314 CrPC Oral arguments and memorandum of arguments
315 CrPC Accused person to be competent witness
316 CrPC No influence to be used to induce disclosure
317 CrPC Provision for inquiries and trial being held in the absence of accused in certain cases
318 CrPC Procedure where accused does not understand proceedings
319 CrPC Power to proceed against other persons appearing to be guilty of offence