Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
XV · Section 203

Dismissal of complaint

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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.

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Judgments on Section 203