Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Chapter 15 Complaints to Magistrates
Section 201: Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of the case
If the complaint is made to a Magistrate who is not competent to take cognizance of the offence he shall,
- if the complaint is in writing, return it for presentation to the proper Court with an endorsement to that effect;
- if the complaint is not in writing, direct the complainant to the proper Court.