The powers of Magistrate to order person to give specimen signatures or handwriting has been inserted by Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2005 (25 of 2005) under

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Powers of Magistrate to Order Specimen Signatures or Handwriting

Definition:
The Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2005 (25 of 2005) introduced provisions allowing a Magistrate to direct any person, including the accused, to provide specimen signatures or handwriting for the purposes of investigation or trial.

Correct Answer: Option B: Section 311A

Explanation:
Section 311A of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973, was inserted by the Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2005. It empowers a Magistrate of First Class to order any person, including the accused, to give a specimen signature or handwriting for the purpose of investigation or proceedings.

Key Provisions of Section 311A CrPC:
   1.   A Magistrate of First Class has the authority to direct a person to provide specimen signatures or handwriting.
   2.   The order must be made for the purpose of any investigation or trial under the CrPC.
   3.   This power does not include the collection of thumb impressions.
   4.   The provision ensures effective investigation by helping forensic analysis and comparison of disputed documents.

Since Section 311A explicitly provides for this power, the correct answer is Option B: Section 311A.