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The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898

Section 201Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of the case

In forcePart VI PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONSChapter XVI OF COMPLAINTS TO MAGISTRATES

Part VI PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONS

Chapter XVI OF COMPLAINTS TO MAGISTRATES

s. 201

201. Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of the case (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.

End of s. 201. Not in the index for this Act: Schedule (sub).

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