Before issuance of process against the accused in a complaint case ........

Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1973 Complaints to Magistrates

Before issuance of process against the accused, in a complaint case:

the accused has a right to participate in the proceedings

the accused has no right to participate in the proceedings

the accused has a right to watch the proceedings

both (b) & (c).

- Option 1: The accused has a right to participate in the proceedings

- This is not correct. Before issuance of process, the accused is not a party to the proceedings and does not have the right to participate.

- Option 2: The accused has no right to participate in the proceedings

- This is correct. Until process is issued, the accused has no right to be heard or participate in any way.

- Option 3: The accused has a right to watch the proceedings

- This is not correct. The accused, not yet summoned, has no right even to watch the proceedings.

- Option 4: Both (b) & (c)

- This is incorrect, since only option 2 is correct.

Correct Answer: Option 2: the accused has no right to participate in the proceedings.

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