Section 202 of CrPC : Section 202: Postponement Of Issue Of Process

Explanation using Example

Imagine a situation where Mr. Arjun files a complaint with a local Magistrate in Delhi, alleging that Mr. Bikram, who resides in Mumbai, has defrauded him. The Magistrate, upon receiving this complaint, notes that Mr. Bikram lives outside his jurisdictional area. According to Section 202(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the Magistrate decides to postpone issuing the summons to Mr. Bikram. Instead, he opts to conduct a preliminary inquiry to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to proceed with the case.

Following the provisions, the Magistrate decides not to order a police investigation because the alleged offence is not exclusively triab...

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