On receipt of a complaint within the meaning of section 2 d of Cr PC the Magistrate ........

Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1973 Jurisdiction of Criminal Court/Trial

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On receipt of a complaint within the meaning of section 2(d) of Cr PC, the Magistrate:

has the jurisdiction to conduct an inquiry himself

has the jurisdiction to direct the police to investigate

both (a) & (b)

only (b) & not (a).

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Explanation:

- Option 1: A Magistrate has the authority to conduct an inquiry themselves upon receiving a complaint. This allows them to examine the substance of the complaint to determine the next steps.

- Option 2: The Magistrate can also direct the police to investigate the complaint. This enables a detailed and formal investigation by law enforcement.

- Option 3: Both (a) and (b) are correct. A Magistrate can choose either to conduct the inquiry themselves or direct the police to investigate, depending on the nature of the complaint.

- Option 4: This option is incorrect as it rules out the Magistrate’s ability to conduct an inquiry themselves.

Answer: Option 3 - both (a) & (b)