THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1898

(V OF 1898)

[22nd March, 1898]

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the Criminal Procedure

160. Police officer’s power to require attendance of witnesses. Any police-officer making an investigation under this Chapter may, by order in writing, require the attendance before himself of any person being within the limits of his own or any adjoining station who, from the information given or otherwise, appears to be acquainted with the circumstances of the case; and such person shall attend as so required.