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Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1973 Complaints to Magistrates

After completion of investigation, the police is to submit a final report to the Magistrate. The Magistrate:

is bound by the conclusions drawn by the police and accept the same if the police recommended that there is no sufficient ground for proceeding further

is not bound by the conclusions drawn by the police and may order further investigation

may issue a process against the accused person(s)

both (b) & (c).

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Explanation:

- After the police complete their investigation, they submit a final report (charge sheet or closure report) to the Magistrate.

- Option 1: The Magistrate is not bound to accept the police's conclusion. The police may say there’s not enough evidence, but the Magistrate can disagree.

- Option 2: The Magistrate may order further investigation if not satisfied with the police report.

- Option 3: The Magistrate may also directly issue a process (like summoning) against the accused, even if the police close the case.

- Option 4: Both (b) & (c) are possible actions for the Magistrate.