Section 200 of CrPC : Section 200: Examination Of Complainant
CrPC
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Explanation using Example
Imagine a scenario where Mr. Sharma files a complaint at his local police station alleging that his neighbor, Mr. Gupta, has stolen his bicycle. The police register his complaint and forward it to the magistrate for cognizance. When the complaint reaches the magistrate, as per Section 200 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the magistrate is required to examine Mr. Sharma under oath. If there are any witnesses who saw Mr. Gupta taking the bicycle, they would also be examined under oath. The details of this examination would be written down, and both Mr. Sharma and any witnesses, as well as the magistrate, would sign this record.
However, if the complaint had been filed by a government officer in the course of his duties, or if the magistrate decides to transfer the case to another magistrate for inquiry or trial, then this initial examination of Mr. Sharma and the witnesses might not be necessary.