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Section 259

Power to postpone or adjourn proceedings

of Criminal Procedure Code

ActIn forceProvision 201 of 459
Section 259

(2)

Every order made under this section by the Court of a

Magistrate shall be in writing, signed by the presiding Magistrate, and shall state the reasons for it.

Explanation—If sufficient evidence has been obtained to raise a suspicion that the accused may have committed an offence and it appears likely that further evidence may be obtained by a remand, this is a reasonable cause for a remand.