Section 210 of BNSS : Section 210: Cognizance of offences by Magistrate.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A resident of Mumbai, Mr. Sharma, notices that his neighbor, Mr. Verma, has been illegally dumping hazardous waste in a nearby public park. Mr. Sharma decides to take action.

Application of Section 210:

1. Complaint by Mr. Sharma: Mr. Sharma files a formal complaint with the local Magistrate of the first class, detailing the illegal dumping activities of Mr. Verma. The Magistrate, upon receiving the complaint, takes cognizance of the offence under Section 210(1)(a).
2. Police Report: Alternatively, Mr. Sharma could have reported the matter to the local police station. The police investigate and submit a report to the Magistrate, who then takes cognizance of the offence under Section 210(1)(b).
3. Information from a Third Party: If another neighbor, Ms. Gupta, who is not a police officer, informs the Magistrate about the illegal dumping, the Magistrate can take cognizance of the offence under Section 210(1)(c).

Example 2:

Scenario: In a small town in Kerala, a local journalist, Ms. Nair, uncovers a scam where a group of individuals is forging documents to illegally acquire government land. She decides to report this to the authorities.

Application of Section 210:

1. Complaint by Ms. Nair: Ms. Nair files a detailed complaint with the Magistrate of the first class, explaining the scam and providing evidence. The Magistrate takes cognizance of the offence under Section 210(1)(a).
2. Police Report: Ms. Nair could also provide her findings to the local police, who then investigate and submit a report to the Magistrate. The Magistrate takes cognizance of the offence under Section 210(1)(b).
3. Information from Ms. Nair: If Ms. Nair directly informs the Magistrate about the scam without filing a formal complaint, the Magistrate can still take cognizanc...

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