Dismissal of complaint
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Summary
After hearing the complainant and witnesses on oath and considering any inquiry or investigation under section 225, if the Magistrate finds there is no sufficient ground to proceed, the Magistrate shall dismiss the complaint. The Magistrate must briefly record the reasons for that dismissal.
Example
Priya files a complaint that her neighbour damaged her shop. The police inquiry finds no supporting evidence and the witnesses, on oath, do not back her claim. After considering the sworn statements and the inquiry report, the Magistrate dismisses the complaint and briefly records the reasons for dismissal.
Bare Act
Enacted textIf, 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 225, 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. Chapter XVII Commencement of Proceedings before Magistrates
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