CrPC 201: Section 201 of the Criminal Procedure Code
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,
- if the complaint is in writing, return it for presentation to the proper Court with an endorsement to that effect;
- if the complaint is not in writing, direct the complainant to the proper Court.
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