Sanhita Logo

Sanhita.ai

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

(BNSS)

Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of case.

Chapter 16: COMPLAINTS TO MAGISTRATES

Section: 224


224. If the complaint is made to a Magistrate who is not competent to take cognizance of the offence, he shall,—

(a) if the complaint is in writing, return it for presentation to the proper Court with an endorsement to that effect;

(b) if the complaint is not in writing, direct the complainant to the proper Court.

To read full content, please download our app

App Screenshot