Where the Magistrate takes cognizance of the offence on a complaint made to him and considers before...........

Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1973 Complaints to Magistrates

Where the Magistrate takes cognizance of the offence on a complaint made to him and considers, before the issue of process to the accused that the matter should be investigated, such investigation can be ordered, under:

section 156(3) of Cr PC

section 190 of Cr PC

section 173(8) of Cr PC

section 202 of Cr PC

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Explanation:

- Section 156(3) of CrPC: This section allows a magistrate to direct the police to investigate a cognizable offense. It is generally used when the magistrate hasn't yet taken cognizance of an offense.

- Section 190 of CrPC: This section pertains to the magistrate's power to take cognizance of offenses. It does not involve directing an investigation.

- Section 173(8) of CrPC: This section deals with further investigation by the police after a charge sheet has been filed. It is not used by the magistrate for ordering investigation before process issuance.

- Section 202 of CrPC: This section allows a magistrate to postpone the issue of process against the accused and order an investigation to determine whether there is sufficient ground for proceeding.