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Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of the case.

Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of the case :

Section – 201. If the complaint is made to a Magistrate who is not competent to take cognizance of the offence, he shall—

(a) Â if the complaint is in writing, return it for presentation to the proper Court with an endorsement to that effect;
(b) Â if the complaint is not in writing, direct the complainant to the proper Court.