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Section 201 - Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
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, -
(a) if the complaint is in writing, return it for presentation to the proper Court with an endorsement to that effect;
(b) if the complaint is not in writing, direct the complainant to the proper Court.
Related Sections
- Section 13: Special Judicial Magistrates
- Section 279: Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader
- Section 458: Procedure where no claimant appears within six months
- Section 325: Procedure when Magistrate cannot pass sentence sufficiently severe
- Section 447: Procedure in case of insolvency or death of surety or when a bond is forfeited
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