If the complaint is made to a Magistrate who is not competent to take cognizance of the offence, he shall,-- (a) if the complaint is in writing, return it for presentation to the proper Court with an endorsement to that effect; (b) if the complaint is not in writing, direct the complainant to the proper Court.Open in Lexace · Ask the AI about this section
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