SEC.156(3) CR PC

Ladhu Ram Chowdhary (Querist) 27 June 2009 This query is : Resolved
Criminal complaint alongwith application u/s. 156(3)-Conclusion of magistrate that police inquiry was not requried in this case -He directed to complainant for examination of himself and his witnesses -whether any illegality committed ?

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PALNITKAR V.V. (Expert) 27 June 2009
No illegality is there.

Ladhu Ram Chowdhary (Querist) 27 June 2009
send me caselaw of sc

H. S. Thukral (Expert) 27 June 2009
The Magistrate can either take cognizance of the complaint himself or direct the omplaint to Police for investigation. When he examines the witnesses, cognizance of the complaint is taken by him and he can not then pass orders under 156(3)