CrPC 156(3)

Dear querist,

1.      Case can accepted under section 190(1)(a).

2.      A Magistrate can take cognizance of a complaint u/s 190 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. When a Magistrate takes cognizance of an offence (upon receipt of a complaint or otherwise), he examines the complaint in accordance with Section 200 by examining the facts and the witnesses. If he finds that the complaint is with merits, the case is deemed committed for trial and the magistrate issues the process under Section 204. If the offence is exclusively triable by Court of Session, the Magistrate commits the case to Court of Session under Section 209.

As per Sec. 190, the Magistrate is empowered to take cognizance of an offence in three ways provided therein. However, if he chooses to take cognizance on the basis of a complaint then to investigate and decide upon the matter further, he is bound to follow the provisions laid down by Sec. 200 to Sec. 203 of the Cr.P.C. and if the case demands, also under Sec. 204.

 

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First I want to thank you for your reply. Please, tell me whether I need to be present on every court hearing date if complaint is accepted under section 190(1)(a) ? Because my friend has said me that if complaint is filled under section 156(3) and their cognisance is takan by magistrate under section 190(1)(b) then no no need to present on every court hearing date but if complaint is accepted under section 190(1)(a) then I need to present at every court hearing date