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Section 203 - Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
203.Dismissal of complaint.-
If, after considering the statements on oath (if any) of the complainant and of the witnesses and the result of the inquiry or investigation (if any) under section 202, the Magistrate is of opinion that there is no sufficient ground for proceeding, he shall dismiss the complaint, and in every such case he shall briefly record his reasons for so doing.
Related Sections
- Section 55: Procedure when police officer deputes subordinate to arrest without warrant
- Section 465: Finding or sentence when reversible by reason of error, omission or irregularity
- Section 437: When bail may be taken in case of non-bailable offence
- Section 93: When search-warrant may be issued
- Section 460: Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings
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