Crpc 156 and 200

Querist : Anonymous (Querist) 09 July 2010 This query is : Resolved
What is the difference between the complaint filing between 156 and 200?

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S. Bharath (Expert) 09 July 2010
200 CrPC is not exactly the provision under which a complaint is lodged. The more accurate provision is 190 [1] [a]. Chapter XV starting with S. 200 govern the procedure to be adopted by the court. In contrast, a bare reading of S. 156 [3] will make it clear that it deals with the power of ORDERING INVESTIGATION given to a Magistrate in the event of a complaint being lodged before him u/s 190, for a cognisable offence.

Arvind Singh Chauhan (Expert) 09 July 2010
Under 156(3) Magistrate can order to ivestigating agency to register a matter and to investigate. Investigating agency after investigation may file charge sheet or the final report that no offence is made out. If the charge sheet is filed court after taking cognizance issue summon to accused.

Under 200 complaint is filed directly in court and statement of complainant and other witnesses are recorded if prima facie case is found, court takes the cognizance and the accused is summoned directly.

DEFENSE ADVOCATE.-firmaction@g (Expert) 15 July 2010
Yes Mr Arvind 156, there are various sub sections. that is enquiry directly by the Police or other officer or by order of court.

But under 156 FIR has to be registered and in 200 without FIR process is issued.

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