When a complaint is presented to a Magistrate the Magistrate proceeds to examine the complainant amp...........

Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1973 Complaints to Magistrates

When a complaint is presented to a Magistrate, the Magistrate proceeds to examine the complainant & the witnesses:

the Magistrate is conducting investigation

the Magistrate is conducting an inquiry

Magistrate is conducting a trial

both (b) & (c).

- When a complaint is presented to a Magistrate, the Magistrate examines the complainant and witnesses under Section 200 of CrPC.

- This process is called an "inquiry", which is defined in the CrPC as not including a trial or investigation.

- "Investigation" is done by the police to collect evidence.

- "Trial" begins when charges are framed and involves adjudication of guilt.

- At this stage, the Magistrate is not conducting a trial or investigation.

The correct answer is: Option 2, the Magistrate is conducting an inquiry.

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