The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898
Section 203Dismissal of complaint
In force
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.