2 judgments cite this provision SC
- The Magistrate before whom a complaint is made or to whom it has been transferred, may dismiss the complaint, if, [after considering the statement on oath (if any) of the complainant [and the witnesses] and the result of [the investigation] or inquiry [(if any)] under Section 202, there is in his judgment no sufficient ground for proceeding. In such cases he shall briefly record his reasons for so doing.