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,

  1. if the complaint is in writing, return it for presentation to the proper Court with an endorsement to that effect;
  2. if the complaint is not in writing, direct the complainant to the proper Court.


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