157. (1) If the person against whom an order under section 152 is made appears and shows cause against the order, the Magistrate shall take evidence in the matter as in a summons-case.
(2) If the Magistrate is satisfied that the order, either as originally made or subject to such modification as he considers necessary, is reasonable and proper, the order shall be made absolute without modification or, as the case may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.
(3) If the Magistrate is not so satisfied, no further proceedings shall be taken in the case:
Provided that the proceedings under this section shall be completed, as soon
as possible, within a period of ninety days, which may be extended for the
reasons to be recorded in writing, to one hundred and twenty days.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 151 Protection against prosecution for acts done under sections 148, 149 and 150
Section 152 Conditional order for removal of nuisance
Section 153 Service or notification of order
Section 154 Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause
Section 155 Penalty for failure to comply with section 154
Section 156 Procedure where existence of public right is denied
Section 158 Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert
Section 159 Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc
Section 160 Procedure on order being made absolute and consequences of disobedience