Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 — Section 201: Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of the case
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.
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