Section 201: Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of the case
The Code of Criminal Procedure · Code of Criminal Procedure · Chapter XVI · in_force
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(1) If the complaint has been made in writing to a Magistrate who is not competent to take cognizance of the case, he shall return the complaint for presentation to the proper Court with an endorsement to that effect. (2) If the complaint has not been made in writing, such Magistrate shall direct the complainant to the proper Court.
Effective date: 1898-07-01
Related sections
Section 200: Examination of complainantSection 202: Postponement of issue of processSection 199B: Form of authorisation under second proviso to section 198 or 199Section 203: Dismissal of complaintSection 199A: Objection by lawful guardian to complaint by person other than personSection 203A: Complaint in case of Zina
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