CrPC 203 vs BNSS 226: Dismissal of complaint
Section 203 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is now section 226 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, in force from 1 July 2024. 98% of the old wording is kept; 1 word removed and 1 word added.
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CrPC section 203Dismissal of complaint
If, after considering the statements on oath (if any) of the complainant and of the witnesses and the result of the inquiry or investigation (if any) under section 202, the Magistrate is of opinion that there is no sufficient ground for proceeding, he shall dismiss the complaint, and in every such case he shall briefly record his reasons for so doing.
BNSS section 226Dismissal of complaint
If, after considering the statements on oath (if any) of the complainant and of the witnesses and the result of the inquiry or investigation (if any) under section 225, the Magistrate is of opinion that there is no sufficient ground for proceeding, he shall dismiss the complaint, and in every such case he shall briefly record his reasons for so doing.
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