Section 167(3) in Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
(3)When any costs have been incurred by any party to a proceeding under section 164, section 165 or section 166, the Magistrate passing a decision may direct by whom such costs shall be paid, whether by such party or by any other party to the proceeding, and whether in whole or in part or proportion and such costs may include any expenses incurred in respect of witnesses and of advocates' fees, which the Court may consider reasonable.[Similar to Section 148 from Old CrPC-Also Refer]