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The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898

Section 203Dismissal of complaint

In forcePart VI PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONSChapter XVI OF COMPLAINTS TO MAGISTRATES

Part VI PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONS

Chapter XVI OF COMPLAINTS TO MAGISTRATES

s. 203

203. Dismissal of complaint The Magistrate before whom a complaint is made or to whom it has been transferred, may dismiss the complaint, if after considering the statement on oath (if any) of the complainant and the result of the investigation or inquiry (if any) under section 202; there is in his judgment no sufficient ground for proceeding. In such cases he shall briefly record his reasons for so doing.

End of s. 203. Not in the index for this Act: Schedule (sub).

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