Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 — Section 139: Procedure where jury finds Magistrate's order to be reasonable
139. Procedure where jury finds Magistrate's order to be reasonable.__ (1) If the jury or a majority of the jurors find that the order of the Magistrate is reasonable and proper as originally made, or subject to a modification which the Magistrate accepts, the Magistrate shall make the order absolute, subject to such modification (if any).
(2)In other cases no further proceedings shall be taken under this Chapter.
(3)A person who has, on being questioned by the Magistrate under sub-section (1) failed to deny the existence of a public right of the nature therein referred to, or who, having made such denial, has failed to adduce reliable evidence in support thereof, shall not in the subsequent proceedings be permitted to make any such denial, nor shall any question in respect of the existence of any such public right be inquired into by any jury appointed under section 138.]
This is the text of the provision as enacted. It is legal information, not legal advice, and it cannot account for the facts of your own matter. For advice on your situation, consult a verified advocate.
