349. If a Magistrate of the first class is satisfied that, for the purposes of any investigation or proceeding under this Sanhita, it is expedient to direct any person, including an accused person, to give specimen signatures or finger impressions or handwriting or voice sample, 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 finger impressions or handwriting or voice sample:
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:
Provided further that the Magistrate may, for the reasons to be recorded in writing, order any person to give such specimen or sample without him being arrested.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 341 Legal aid to accused at State expense in certain cases
Section 342 Procedure when corporation or registered society is an accused
Section 343 Tender of pardon to accomplice
Section 344 Power to direct tender of pardon
Section 345 Trial of person not complying with conditions of pardon
Section 346 Power to postpone or adjourn proceedings
Section 348 Power to summon material witness, or examine person present
Section 349 Power of Magistrate to order person to give specimen signatures or handwriting, etc